Egypt 5 pounds Barcelona Olympic Games Handball MS69 PCGS silver coin 1992

Egypt 5 pounds 1992 (AH1412) silver coin issued to commemorate the 25th Olympic Games in Barcelona, featuring handball as part of Egypt’s Olympic commemorative series dedicated to international sport and athletic excellence.

The obverse shows a powerful depiction of a handball player captured mid-air in a dynamic throwing motion. The athlete is fully extended, emphasizing strength, agility, and precision — key elements of the sport. Fine engraving highlights the musculature, uniform details, and motion, while a series of horizontal background lines enhances the sense of speed and direction. The composition conveys energy and balance, with the raised relief standing out sharply against the smooth field and framed by a delicate beaded border. The reverse features the Egyptian coat of arms — an eagle with outstretched wings — along with inscriptions including “A.R.E.”, denomination “5 POUNDS”, and “THE 25th OLYMPIC GAMES 1992”, accompanied by Arabic inscriptions and ornamental elements.

This coin celebrates the intensity and athleticism of handball while marking Egypt’s participation in the Olympic Games. Struck in silver and graded PCGS MS69, it offers near-perfect preservation, strong detail, and excellent eye appeal, making it a desirable collectible.

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