10 pounds 1959 — Egypt ( Pick: 32 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1959, carries a denomination of 10 pounds. It features a front design that includes the date range 1.11.1952-31.5.1960, with colors of red and lilac, depicting Tutankhamen facing to the right. The reverse side showcases ruins, and a watermark depicting the Sphinx is present.
Identified under Pick number 32, this note is cataloged based on its available reference. Its color, design elements, and watermark contribute to its classification among documented banknotes from this timeframe.
Identified under Pick number 32, this note is cataloged based on its available reference. Its color, design elements, and watermark contribute to its classification among documented banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red
- Pick catalog
- 32
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 10-pound banknote (Pick 32) between November 1, 1952, and May 31, 1960. This series was introduced following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Egypt in 1953.
The obverse features a red and lilac design with a depiction of King Tutankhamun's mask on the right. The reverse showcases ruins, with two sphinxes flanking the Karnak temple ruins, including pillars and bas-relief carvings. The watermark is a sphinx. This note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
