25 piastres 1948 — Egypt ( Pick: 10 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1948, carries a denomination of 25 piastres. It features a front side design from 1917-1951 with deep purple on a multicolor underprint. The central image depicts the banks of the Nile and is printed by BWC. The note presents a color scheme of blue and olive.
It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference classifies it within documented banknotes of the period.
It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference classifies it within documented banknotes of the period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and olive
- Pick catalog
- 10
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued this series of 25 piastres banknotes in 1948. The series was introduced in the post-World War II era as part of Egypt's monetary expansion. This particular note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, a prominent banknote printer of the time.
The front side design features the banks of the Nile in deep purple, set against a multicolored underprint, employing a blue and olive color scheme. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 10.
