Egypt 5 pounds 100 Years to Moharram Printing Press silver coin 1985

This Egypt 5 pounds silver commemorative coin issued in 1985 (AH 1405) marks the 100th anniversary of the Moharram Printing Press, a key institution in Egypt’s printing and publishing industry. The coin reflects the importance of printed media in education, communication, and cultural development, highlighting a century of technological and intellectual progress.

The obverse features a bold central design dominated by a large stylized letter “B,” filled with fine horizontal lines that create texture and a sense of industrial precision. Surrounding the central motif are Arabic inscriptions forming a complete circular legend, referencing the printing press and its centennial celebration. The structured layout is enhanced by a decorative segmented rim that frames the composition.

The reverse presents an intricate arrangement of Arabic calligraphy, centered around a vertical ornamental motif resembling a stylized column or symbolic printing element. On both sides appear circular medallions containing additional calligraphic details. The composition includes the commemorative dates “1985–1405” and the name of the Moharram Printing Press, all harmoniously balanced within a refined border.

Struck in silver, this coin is a meaningful representation of Egypt’s cultural and technological advancement. It is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of industrial history, printing heritage, and Middle Eastern numismatics.

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