"KING FAROUK" Silver

The 5 Milliemes coin from 1938, featuring King Farouk I, reflects a fascinating chapter in Egypt’s royal history. As one of the last coins issued under the monarchy, this piece symbolizes an era marked by opulence and modernization under Farouk’s reign. Made of copper-nickel, the coin weighs 3.9 grams, with a diameter of 21 mm and a thickness of 1.44 mm, giving it a distinct weight and presence. Its design includes an effigy of the young king, capturing his vision of progress and modernization for Egypt. The 5 Milliemes coin from 1938 remains a valued collector’s item, evoking a time when Egypt’s monarchy sought to balance tradition with the pressures of a rapidly changing world.