A reading of the Royal Coin Collection file
Reading in the file of the Royal Coin Collection – Some withdrawn items: Items 2639 and 2643 (Crown and rare medal box)
Among the more unusual items withdrawn was item number 2643, a skillfully crafted "crown" made from Egyptian 5-millime coins from the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel. The Egyptian flag's fabric was used as a lining for the crown. Interestingly, this item wasn't limited to this beautiful crown; it also included: eight swords and daggers made from Chinese coins; two daggers made from Palestinian coins; seven desk weights and a pen holder; two Chinese plates printed with banknote designs; a large silk square also printed with banknote designs; and a collection of American presidential medals! Truly a collection of Kalashnikovs!
Another noteworthy item is number 2639. It personally astonished me because it consisted of a collection of luxurious boxes containing medals and molds depicting King Fuad. One of these boxes (pictured here) contained three enormous medals. The first featured the king's face, designed by Hamed Effendi Sirry, and the second, a Vernier design. The third, and most astonishing, medal showed King Fuad's face from the front! This design appears to have been unsuccessful, as it was never used on Egyptian medals or coins. The entire item comprised 15 assorted medals and molds, all of which were withdrawn.
