Rare and Beautiful 1960 Egypt 10 Piastres Coin - A Piece of History
Rare and Beautiful 1960 Egypt 10 Piastres Coin - A Piece of History
**Description**: This 10 piastres coin from Egypt's United Arab Republic period is a rare and beautiful piece of history. Made of silver with a fineness of 0.720, this coin features a round shape with a diameter of 26mm and a thickness of 1.35mm. The obverse side of the coin displays the coat of arms of the Arab Republic of Egypt, while the reverse side shows the state name, denomination, and year of issue in both Gregorian and Hijri calendar years. The edge of the coin is reeded ¹. This coin is in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any coin collection or a thoughtful gift for a history enthusiast.
- **Historical Description**: The 10 piastres coin was first introduced in Egypt in 1917 during the British occupation of the country. The coin was initially made of bronze, but in 1943, the composition was changed to aluminum-bronze. In 1958, Egypt and Syria united to form the United Arab Republic, and the coin continued to be minted with the same design until 1971 .