United Arab Republic 10 Qirsh
Country of Origin: Egypt (as member of the United Arab Republic)
Year of Issue: 1967 (١٩٦٧) / AH 1387 (١٣٨٧)
Denomination: 10 Piastres (Qirsh)
Composition: Silver (.720 fineness)
Brief Description
A silver-colored coin featuring an eagle on the obverse and Arabic calligraphy with dates on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Issued during the period of the United Arab Republic, a political union between Egypt and Syria (which Egypt continued to use as its official name until 1971). This specific year (1967) is notable for being the year of the Six-Day War.
Estimated Value
$4-$8 in circulated condition, $15-$25 in Uncirculated (MS) condition based on silver content and collector demand.
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation.
Mint Mark
None (Produced at the Cairo Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
5,000,000 (Common)
Weight & Diameter
6.0g weight and 25mm diameter
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Fine to Very Fine. The coin shows significant surface wear, minor scratches, and darkening/toning, but all legends and the main device are clearly legible.
Obverse (Front)
Features the Eagle of Saladin looking left with a shield on its chest containing two stars (representing the Egypt-Syria union). Below is a scroll with the Arabic name of the country.
Reverse (Back)
Central denomination '١٠' (10) and 'قروش' (Piastres/Qirsh). The Gregorian year '١٩٦٧' (1967) is on the left and the Hijri year '١٣٨٧' (1387) is on the right. Calligraphy at top: 'الجمهورية العربية المتحدة' (United Arab Republic).
What Drives This Coin's Value
Silver melt value provides a baseline. Condition and the legibility of the dates/eagle feathers are the main drivers for numismatic premium.
Similar Coins
Often confused with the 1960 or 1972 5 Qirsh coins which are smaller, or later Egyptian 10 Qirsh coins that feature the Hawk of Quraish instead of the Eagle of Saladin.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Verify weight (6.0g) and diameter (25mm). Check for the correct silver 'ping' sound. Counterfeits of this specific common date are rare, but look for casting bubbles or poor calligraphy.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Standard circulation strikes are the most common; no major die varieties are widely documented for this year.
Created At: 2026-06-05T22:02:35.518464