5 pounds 1945 — Egypt ( Pick: 19 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Egypt in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 19.
The front design features a bank at the center, presented in green and purple colors, with a style characteristic of the period from 1924 to 1945. The back design showcases palms and a building at the center, associated with the 1926 issue attributes.
This note measures 167 x 88 mm and is printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London. It is signed by Sir Norman Nixon. The color scheme includes blue and red on a green and orange background on the back.
The front design features a bank at the center, presented in green and purple colors, with a style characteristic of the period from 1924 to 1945. The back design showcases palms and a building at the center, associated with the 1926 issue attributes.
This note measures 167 x 88 mm and is printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London. It is signed by Sir Norman Nixon. The color scheme includes blue and red on a green and orange background on the back.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sir Norman Nixon
- Date of issue
- 1945
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London
- Colour
- green and purple on front; blue and red on green and orange on back
- Dimensions
- 167 x 88 mm
- Pick catalog
- 19
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued this 5-pound banknote in 1945. The series was introduced during a period characterized by post-war economic adjustments. Sir Norman Nixon, who was the Governor of the bank at the time, signed the notes. Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., a reputable printing office in London, was responsible for the production of this series.
The front side of the banknote features a central design with a bank building rendered in green and purple. The back side displays palms and a building at the center, with colors including blue, red, green, and orange. This particular note, identified by Pick number 19, measures 167 x 88 mm and reflects the artistry and design conventions of the mid-20th century Egyptian currency.
