Kingdom of Egypt 20 Girsh Silver Coin (1929, Fuad I) Goldsilverjapan

 overview

 Country of issue: Kingdom of Egypt
 Monarch: Ahmed Fuad I (reigned 1922–1936)
 Face value: 20 Ghirsh (20 Piastres / Ghirsh)
 Publication year: Hijri calendar 1348-1352 (AD 1929-1933)
 Grade: Silver .833
 Weight: 28.0g
 Diameter: 39.0mm
 Thickness: 2.5 mm
 Shape: Circular
 Edge: Reeded
 Mint: Royal Mint (London) / Budapest Mint (some mints bear dates)

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 history

 This coin is a large silver coin issued during the reign of King Fuad I of the Egyptian Kingdom.

 This is a representative high-denomination silver coin of the Kingdom of Egypt, which declared independence from Britain in 1922, and is one of the popular series that symbolizes the kingdom era.

 The publication year is given in the Hijri calendar (Islamic calendar), which corresponds to 1929 to 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

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 design

 surface

 * Left-facing portrait of Ahmed Fuad I
 * The king's name and title in Arabic
 * "Fuad I"
 * "King of Egypt"

 The portrait design is by the renowned sculptor Percy Metcalfe.

 Back side

 * Face value displayed in beautiful Arabic script
 * "20 Gilsh"
 * "Kingdom of Egypt"
 * Year of publication according to the Hijri calendar (1348-1352)

 The classical design, which utilizes Arabic calligraphy, is highly regarded as a representative design of Egyptian silver coins.

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 specification

 * Issuing country: Kingdom of Egypt
 * Face value: 20 girsh
 * Grade: Silver .833
 * Weight: 28.0g
 * Diameter: 39.0mm
 * Thickness: 2.5 mm
 * Edge: Serrated
 * Material: Silver
 * Catalog number: KM#352

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 situation

 Please check the images provided for the condition of the item.

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 Please note

 Please check the product title or description for the publication year (Hijri calendar or Gregorian calendar).

 Due to the nature of silver coins, some aging, such as changes in tone, minor scratches, small nicks, and discoloration, may be present.

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 Collection value

 The 20 Girsh silver coin is a large silver coin representing the Kingdom of Egypt and is popular among collectors worldwide.

 Reasons for its popularity

 * Silver coins from the Kingdom era featuring the portrait of Fuad I
 * Impressive large size with a diameter of 39mm and a weight of 28g
 *Silver grade .833
 * Beautiful Arabic calligraphy design
 * Modern Egyptian silver coins that are highly popular worldwide

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 Q. Is this a real silver coin?
 A. Yes. It is a genuine 20 girsh silver coin issued by the Kingdom of Egypt.

 Q. What is the purity of silver?
 A. The silver purity is **.833 (83.3% silver)**.

 Q. What are the sizes?
 A. This is a large silver coin with a diameter of approximately 39mm and a weight of 28.0g.

 Q. What year was it published?
 A. Issued between 1348 and 1352 in the Hijri calendar (1929 to 1933 AD). Please check the product title or image for the exact year.

 Q. Is this for collectors?
 A. Yes. It is a large silver coin representative of the Egyptian Kingdom era and a popular item in collections of modern Middle Eastern and African coins.