Bidspirit auction | Egypt - Lot of 2

Egypt - Lot of 2 One Pound Coins - 100th Anniversary of the Egyptian Real Estate Bank - 1979 - .720 Silver, Total Weight 29.92 g (21.54 g Net Silver, 0.69 Troy Ounces) - A lot comprising two Egyptian commemorative One Pound coins issued in 1979 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Egyptian Real Estate Bank. The coins were issued by the Arab Republic of Egypt as non-circulating commemorative pieces. Both coins are struck in .720 silver. Their combined weight is 29.92 grams, containing approximately 21.54 grams of net silver, equivalent to approximately 0.69 troy ounce. Obverse: Arabic calligraphic inscriptions enclosed within a lotus wreath commemorate the centennial of the Egyptian Real Estate Bank, together with the country's name, denomination, and both the Hijri and Gregorian dates. Reverse: A seated male figure is depicted in the foreground, with scenes of agricultural work, harvesting, farmers, and oxen behind him, symbolizing Egyptian agriculture and rural development. The Arabic inscription below reads: البنك العقاري المصري The coins are struck in .720 silver, with a diameter of 35 mm and a standard weight of 15 grams each. The condition of the coins is as shown in the photographs. Light handling and storage marks are visible.