Egypt 2005 pound

This bi-metallic 1 pound issue has the bust of the death mask of King Tutankhamun on the obverse. This type was struck 2005 only. A closely related variety, KM 940a, with a brass-plated steel center, was struck 2005-2025 and is quite a bit more common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 8.5 g, brass center with copper-nickel ring, 25 mm diameter, coarse or fine reeding.

Catalog reference: KM 940.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• AH 1413/1993 25 piastres
• AH 1423/2002 half pound, centennial of the Egyptian Museum
• AH 1425/2004 10 piastres, National Women's Council
• AH 1425/2004 20 piastres, National Women's Council
• Coins and currency dated 2005
• return to coins of Egypt