Egypt, 1978 AD., 50th Anniversary of Portland Cement production in Egypt commemorative, 5 Qurush / Piastres, KM 477.

Egypt, Arab Republic, 50th Anniversary of Portland Cement production in Egypt commemorative, dated AH 1398 / 1978 AD.,
5 Qurush / Piastres (ø 25 mm / 4,46 g), copper-nickel, 4,50 g theor. mint weight, mintage 500.000 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ , reeded edge,
Obv.: ... / ١٩٢٧ / ١٩٧٧ / ... , Arabic legends, Portland cement factory in Egypt, dates above.
Rev.: ... / ١٣٩٨ - ١٩٧٨ / قروش / ٥ , Arabic legends, value at center dividing dates.
KM 477 .

Year / Mintage
AH 1398 - 1978 AD. / 500.000

Tourah Portland Cement Company was established in 1927 and started its production in 1929. It consists of 9 production lines of which 2 in operation located in an area of 10,000,000 m² in Tourah district (Southern Cairo area).