25 piastres 1945 — Egypt ( Pick: 10 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 25 piastres issued in Egypt in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The obverse features a blue border and a green background, with a design depicting the banks of the Nile at the center, utilizing deep purple on a multicolor underprint.
The reverse displays a green-black frame with a salmon center, maintaining the banknote's distinctive color palette. The note measures 116 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by the Minister of Finance and produced by the Survey of Egypt in Cairo.
This banknote reflects the artistic influences present in Egyptian currency during the mid-20th century. The print design used was characteristic of its era, aligning with the prolific artistic styles seen in banknotes from 1917 to 1951.
The reverse displays a green-black frame with a salmon center, maintaining the banknote's distinctive color palette. The note measures 116 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by the Minister of Finance and produced by the Survey of Egypt in Cairo.
This banknote reflects the artistic influences present in Egyptian currency during the mid-20th century. The print design used was characteristic of its era, aligning with the prolific artistic styles seen in banknotes from 1917 to 1951.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Minister of Finance
- Date of issue
- 1942-1945
- Printing office
- Survey of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue border and green background on the obverse; green black frame with salmon center on the reverse
- Dimensions
- 116 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 10
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued this series of banknotes in 1945. This issuance was part of a post-World War II effort to standardize and update Egypt’s currency. The notes from this series were printed by the Survey of Egypt in Cairo, reflecting a shift towards local production.
The front side of the 25 piastres note features a deep purple design on a multicolor underprint, depicting the banks of the Nile at the center. The note, identified as Pick number 10, measures 116 x 70 mm and is signed by the Minister of Finance. The note's vibrant colors include a blue border and green background, while the reverse showcases a green-black frame with a salmon center.
