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An absolute showstopper for your world silver collection! Struck during the height of World War II, this 1944 Egypt 2 Piastres features the crisp, uniformed portrait of King Farouk I. This coin features a highly unique hexagonal (6-sided) shape, introduced as an emergency measure when WWII silver prices forced Egypt to redesign their coinage to combat hoarding and melting. Official NGC and Krause catalogs list this coin with a microscopic mintage of just 32,000 pieces! Beautiful high-grade specimen with incredible original luster and deep crisp details. Add some unique wartime silver geometry to your stack! See pics for exact condition. Ships fast and secure. condition: AU-50