1 pounds 1961 — Egypt ( Pick: 37 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Egypt in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 37. The dimensions of this note are 162 x 84 mm.
The front design features blue-green colors on a lilac background with a multicolor underprint. Tutankhamen's mask is depicted on the right side. Signatures from El-Refay, Zendo, and Nazmy are present. The back side is green and includes a watermark of arms.
This banknote was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom. The design period spans from November 1, 1961, to February 23, 1967.
The front design features blue-green colors on a lilac background with a multicolor underprint. Tutankhamen's mask is depicted on the right side. Signatures from El-Refay, Zendo, and Nazmy are present. The back side is green and includes a watermark of arms.
This banknote was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom. The design period spans from November 1, 1961, to February 23, 1967.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Signature 11: El-Refay; Signature 12: Zendo; Signature 13: Nazmy
- Date of issue
- 1961-1967
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Blue-green on lilac and multicolor underprint; green on reverse
- Dimensions
- 162 x 84 mm
- Pick catalog
- 37
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued the 1-pound banknote (Pick 37) between November 1, 1961, and February 23, 1967. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Central Bank of Egypt in 1961, which took over the issuance of currency from the National Bank of Egypt.
The obverse features a blue-green design on a lilac and multicolored underprint, with the mask of Tutankhamen at the right. The reverse is green and includes the watermark of the Eagle of Salah El-Din coat of arms. These notes were printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
