5 piastres 1997 — Egypt ( Pick: 185 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 piastres issued in Egypt in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 185. The front side features Queen Nefertiti positioned to the right, along with the title "MINISTER OF FINANCE," signed by Mohay Eldin Elghareeb. The design references Law 50 of 1940 and displays Arabic Series 1-2. The color scheme is green and orange, and it includes a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask.
This note measures 96 x 58 mm and is printed on paper by the Postal Printing House. The design includes intricate details, such as printer information and specific law inscriptions.
The color scheme of this banknote is green and orange. In 1997, the Egyptian currency was undergoing modernization, with designs that incorporated elements of cultural heritage.
This note measures 96 x 58 mm and is printed on paper by the Postal Printing House. The design includes intricate details, such as printer information and specific law inscriptions.
The color scheme of this banknote is green and orange. In 1997, the Egyptian currency was undergoing modernization, with designs that incorporated elements of cultural heritage.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mohay Eldin Elghareeb
- Date of issue
- 1997
- Printing office
- Postal Printing House
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and orange
- Dimensions
- 96 x 58 mm
- Pick catalog
- 185
About this banknote
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance issued the 5 piastres banknote in 1997, printed by the Postal Printing House. This series was introduced under the authority of Mohay Eldin Elghareeb, who was the Minister of Finance at that time. The series is noted for maintaining the historical value stipulated by Law 50 of 1940.
The front side of the banknote features Queen Nefertiti on the right, with vibrant green and orange colors. It includes the signature of El-Ghareeb with his title as Minister of Finance. The watermark bears the image of Tutankhamen's mask. This banknote, identified as Pick 185, measures 96 x 58 mm.
