25 piastres 1950 — Egypt ( Pick: 10 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 25 piastres issued in Egypt in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 10. The note features a design from 1917-1951, with deep purple ink against a multicolor underprint, depicting the banks of the Nile at the center.
The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 73 mm. It is signed by Saad in Arabic and printed by BWC. The back side design details are not specified.
This banknote is characterized by its deep purple color combined with dark blue hues on a pale orange and light gray underprint. The printing office responsible for this banknote is BWC.
The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 73 mm. It is signed by Saad in Arabic and printed by BWC. The back side design details are not specified.
This banknote is characterized by its deep purple color combined with dark blue hues on a pale orange and light gray underprint. The printing office responsible for this banknote is BWC.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Saad (Arabic)
- Date of issue
- 15.5.1951-21.5.1951
- Printing office
- BWC
- Colour
- Deep purple on multicolor underprint; dark blue on pale orange and light gray underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 10
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued this series of banknotes in 1950. This issuance came during a period of reorganization of currency designs in post-war Egypt. The design was part of an effort to modernize the nation's banknotes, with updated security features and aesthetic elements.
The front of the banknote features a deep purple design with the banks of the Nile depicted in the center. It measures 125 x 73 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Company (BWC). This specific note, cataloged as Pick 10, includes the signature of Saad in Arabic.
