5 piastres 1999 — Egypt ( Pick: 185 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 piastres issued in Egypt in 1999. It is cataloged under Pick number 185. Its denomination and year identify it within the catalog of documented banknotes.
The front side features a depiction of Queen Nefertiti on the right, accompanied by the inscriptions "Law 50 of 1940." and "L.1940." in green and orange. The note bears the signature of Mohay Eldin Elghareeb, noted as the Minister of Finance, and includes a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask.
The note is printed by the Postal Printing House and is composed of paper. The dimensions of the note are not specified. The State Council adopted Law 50 on June 27, 1940, establishing rules for the currency system in Egypt.
The front side features a depiction of Queen Nefertiti on the right, accompanied by the inscriptions "Law 50 of 1940." and "L.1940." in green and orange. The note bears the signature of Mohay Eldin Elghareeb, noted as the Minister of Finance, and includes a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask.
The note is printed by the Postal Printing House and is composed of paper. The dimensions of the note are not specified. The State Council adopted Law 50 on June 27, 1940, establishing rules for the currency system in Egypt.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mohay Eldin Elghareeb
- Date of issue
- 1997-1998
- Printing office
- Postal Printing House
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and orange
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 185
About this banknote
The Ministry of Finance of Egypt issued the 5 piastres banknote (Pick 185) in 1999. This series was printed by the Postal Printing House and signed by Minister of Finance Mohay Eldin Elghareeb.
The obverse features a bust of Queen Nefertiti on the right side. The reverse displays the denomination, text, and the minister's signature. The banknote measures 96 × 56 mm and includes a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask. This note has been demonetized and is no longer in circulation.
