This 5 Egyptian pound coin was issued in 2000 (AH 1420) to commemorate the 1999 World Men’s Handball Championships held in Egypt. It is a non-circulating commemorative coin that is in extremely fine condition. Its obverse side shows the denomination, state name, and dates in Arabic text divided by circles. Its reverse side depicts a handball game. The coin is made of silver, weighs 17.5 g, and has a diameter of 37.2 mm.