Basic Information • Country: Egypt 🇪🇬 • Denomination: 10 Piastres • Year: 1977 • Commemoration: 20th Anniversary of CAEU • Grading: XF45 (Extremely Fine) • Grading Company: MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance
What is CAEU?
CAEU stands for Central Auditing Organization of Egypt (الجهاز المركزي للمحاسبات). The coin commemorates the 20th anniversary of the organization responsible for financial oversight and government auditing.
Coin Specifications • Metal: Copper-Nickel • Diameter: about 28 mm • Weight: about 8 g • Edge: Reeded (milled)
Design
Obverse (front): • Arabic calligraphy design related to the Central Auditing Organization • Decorative wreath and national symbols.
Reverse (back): • Arabic inscriptions showing: • 10 قروش (10 Piastres) • Arab Republic of Egypt • Year 1977
Grade Meaning • XF45 (Extremely Fine): • Light wear on high points • Most design details remain sharp • Considered a nice collector grade
Estimated Collector Value
Approximate market value: • $5 – $12 USD depending on demand and condition • Graded coins can sell slightly higher to collectors of Egyptian commemoratives.
Collectibility
✔ Popular among collectors of modern Egyptian commemorative coins ✔ Historic government anniversary issue ✔ Graded example (XF45) adds some collector appeal.