KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

25 piastres 2008 — Egypt ( Pick: 57 )

Region: Africa
Front side
25 piastres Egypt 2008 — Front side
Back side
25 piastres Egypt 2008 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 25 piastres issued in Egypt in 2008. It is cataloged under Pick number 57. The dimensions of the note are 129 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front side features the Al-Sayida Aisha mosque at the center, depicted in purple and pale blue on a pale lilac and multicolored under-print. The signature of Farouk El-Okdah, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 2003 to 2013, is also present. The back side design includes the Standard A.R.E. arms positioned at the left center, with a watermark depicting Tutankhamen's mask.

The banknote displays a color scheme of purple and pale colors on a pale purple and multicolored background. It was printed by the Central Bank of Egypt.

The watermark features Tutankhamen's mask. In 2008, the Central Bank issued various denominations as part of ongoing monetary policies to address economic conditions.

Specifications

Signed by
Farouk El-Okdah, Governor, Central Bank of Egypt (2003-2013)
Date of issue
2008
Printing office
Central Bank of Egypt
Paper
Paper
Colour
Purple and pale colors on a pale purple and multicolored background
Dimensions
129 x 70 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
57

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Egypt issued the 25 piastres banknote, cataloged as Pick 57, in 2008. This series featured Farouk El-Okdah as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 2003 to 2013. The series was introduced as part of the regular updates and redesigns to reflect national symbols and maintain currency integrity.

The front side of the banknote depicts the Al-Sayida Aisha mosque, presented in purple and pale blue tones on a pale lilac and multicolored background. The back side features the standard arms of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the left center. The watermark consists of Tutankhamen's mask, distinguishing this series within circulation.

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