Egypt, 1964 AD., United Arab Republic, Aswan Dam commemorative, 10 Piastres, KM 405.

Egypt, United Arab Republic (AH 1378-1391 / 1958-1971 AD.), Aswan Dam and diversion of the Nile commemorative, dated AH 1384 and 1964 AD.,
10 Piastres (24 mm / 5,00 g), 0.7200 silver, 5,00 g theor. mint weight, mintage 500.000 , medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: ... / ١۰ / ... / ١٩٦٤ - ١٣٨٤ / , value divides dates, Arabic text.
Rev.: ١٩٦٤ ... / ... , Aswan (or Sadd el-Ali) dam, Nile river basin scene, Arabic text.
KM 405 .

Year /Mintage
1384 (1964) 500,000
1384 (1964) 2.000 (proof)

The Aswan Dam is an embankment dam situated across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt. Since the 1950s, the name commonly refers to the High Dam. Construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the Egyptian Government following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, as the ability to control floods, provide water for irrigation, and generate hydroelectricity were seen as pivotal to Egypt's industrialisation. The High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.
Dates:
1960: Start of construction on 9 January
1964: First dam construction stage completed, reservoir started filling
1970: The High Dam, as-Sad al-'Aali, completed on 21 July
1976: Reservoir reached capacity