1 pounds 1960 — Egypt ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Egypt in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 30.
The front side design features Tutankhamen on the right, with a blue and lilac color scheme, along with a circle over a watermark at the left that includes an underprint. The back side of the note depicts ruins, and the watermark displays the Sphinx.
This note is signed by Mohamed Amin Fekry and printed on paper. Its dimensions are 160 x 86 mm.
The front side design features Tutankhamen on the right, with a blue and lilac color scheme, along with a circle over a watermark at the left that includes an underprint. The back side of the note depicts ruins, and the watermark displays the Sphinx.
This note is signed by Mohamed Amin Fekry and printed on paper. Its dimensions are 160 x 86 mm.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mohamed Amin Fekry
- Date of issue
- 1952-1960
- Printing office
- Unknown
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue, violet and green
- Dimensions
- 160 x 86 mm
- Amount produced
- Unknown
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 1-pound banknote in 1960, identified as Pick number 30. This series was introduced following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 as part of a modernization of Egypt's currency. Mohamed Amin Fekry, whose signature appears on the note, was involved in its issuance.
The front of the banknote features an image of Tutankhamen on the right, with a circle over the watermark at the left. The design is primarily in blue and lilac. The reverse displays ruins, with a watermark of the Sphinx. The note measures 160 x 86 mm and was printed on paper, though the printing office is unknown.
