10 piastres 1998 — Egypt ( Pick: 178 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 10 piastres issued in Egypt in 1998. The design features blue and orange colors and denotes the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is classified as a mule note, combining Face 3 with back 1A.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 178. Its features include the designation "ND" and specific numerical markings: 40.00 150 400.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 178. Its features include the designation "ND" and specific numerical markings: 40.00 150 400.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and orange
- Pick catalog
- 178
About this banknote
The Arab Republic of Egypt issued the 10 piastres banknote (Pick 178) in 1998, following a coin shortage that began in 1995. This reintroduction aimed to alleviate the scarcity of small denominations in circulation.
The front of the note features the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The reverse displays the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Citadel of Cairo. The watermark is the mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
