Egypt (Currency)

The Arab Republic of Egypt lies in the northeastern corner of Africa. This dry, land of deserts has an area of 386,662 square miles. Most of the 44,296,000 population live along the Nile River or Suez Canal. This is a larger population than any other Arab nation. Egypt’s economy is mainly agricultural and cotton is exported.

Monetary System

1 Piastre = 10 Ochre-Guerches

1 Pound = 100 Piastres to 1916

1 Piastre (Guerches) = 10 Milliemes

1 Pound (Junayh) = 100 Piastres 1916

ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

1970 (ND) Egypt 5 Piastres - Choice CU

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Lilac/brown-gray

Front of note depicts Queen Neferiti at right. Back of note value to left, signature A. A. Ismail. This L1940 (issued under the law of 1940) bank note has wonderful even color and outstanding detail. Very interesting issue in crisp uncirculated condition. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

EGYPCR5P970

$4.50

1978 Egypt 1 Pound - Choice CU

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Brown and Multi-color

Obverse Mosque of Sultan Quayer Bey. Reverse large stone figures of Pharaoh and Queen seated to left, stylized figures of Pharaohs and Queens standing in center. Beautiful crisp uncirculated example from the Central Bank of Egypt, with tons of eye appeal and lovely full color and terrific centering. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

EGYPCR1P978

$13.50

1981   10 Piastres - XF

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Purple/Green and pink

People with flag to right/Design. Nice extra fine with center fold, but wonderful color and detail for the grade. No problems here, this note will look just fine in most sets. Wonderful find in a higher circulated grade. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

EGYPTCR10P81

$3.00

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