23rd November 1952 - Military Take-Over on 23rd July, 1952

Photogravure by the Survey Department, Cairo. Usage valid until 22 May 1953.

The 1952 Revolution was a military coup carried out by officers of the Egyptian Army against the monarchy on 23rd July. In the beginning it was known as the blessed movement, and then called by some the revolution of 23rd July. After the 1948 war and the loss of Palestine, the Free Officers Organization emerged in the Egyptian Army under the leadership of Major General Muhammad Naguib and Bekbashy Gamal Abdel-Nasser. On 23rd July 1952 this organization carried out an armed coup in which no blood was shed. It succeeded in controlling vital facilities in the country. The Revolution’s first statement was broadcast by Anwar Sadat. The movement forced the king to abdicate for his Crown Prince, Ahmed Fouad, and to leave the country on 26th July 1952.

A Trusteeship Council was formed but the administration was in the hands of Muhammad Naguib and his Revolutionary Command Council composed of thirteen officers who were the leaders of the Free Officers organization. Later, the monarchy was cancelled and the republic was announced on 18th June 1953.