1 pounds 1942 — Egypt ( Pick: 22 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Egypt in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 22. The front design features a blue and brown circle over a watermark with a portrait of Tutankhamen in brown, positioned at the right. The note's back displays a mosque at the center.
This banknote measures 160 x 86 mm and is printed in blue, brown, and green. The printing office for this note is Bradbury Wilkinson, New Malden. The note is signed by Norman Nixon.
The watermark depicts the Sphinx.
This banknote measures 160 x 86 mm and is printed in blue, brown, and green. The printing office for this note is Bradbury Wilkinson, New Malden. The note is signed by Norman Nixon.
The watermark depicts the Sphinx.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Norman Nixon
- Date of issue
- 1940-1945
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson, New Malden
- Colour
- Blue, Brown, Green
- Dimensions
- 160 x 86 mm
- Pick catalog
- 22
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 1-pound banknote (Pick 22) between 1930 and 1948. This series was introduced in 1930, replacing the previous design that featured an old farmer, with a new design showcasing the mask of King Tutankhamun.
The front of the banknote displays a blue and brown circle over an unprinted watermark area on the left, with a brown portrait of Tutankhamun on the right. The reverse features a green depiction of a mosque at the center. The watermark is a sphinx. This note measures 160 x 86 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., New Malden.
