| A coin like this may be rarely available, and may carry significant premium over spot due to its relative scarcity | In 2016, the Egyptian Central Bank voted to allow the pound to float freely and and at the same time also eliminated foreign exchange controls |
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| The 1957 Egypt Gold 5 Pound coin is a great example of a gold coin from the region |
Egypt has a very long and significant history in the mining industry.
2| Egyptian gold coins can make a great addition to a portfolio or coin collection | The country has significant mineral deposits, and mining in Egypt dates back to predynastic times |
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| Enter a number Amount in the left text field | Modern Egypt dates back to 1922, at which time the nation was granted independence from the British Empire |
Gold mining in Egypt is said to date back to around 1160 BCE.
3| The reverse features a horse and chariot with archer | Select Ounce, Gram or Kilogram for the weight |
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| The Current Value for the amount entered is shown | The currency was floated beginning in 1989 and the float was aggressively managed by the Central Bank of Egypt |
NOTE: You must select a currency for gold first, even if you don't enter a value for gold holdings.
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