5 pounds 1956 — Egypt ( Pick: 31 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1956, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. The front design features Tutankhamen facing to the right, alongside a mosque on the left. The colors are dark green, gray-blue, and brown. The back side is marked with the text "Al- OHJRULFDO JXUHV :DWHUPDUN )ORZHU."
It is cataloged under Pick number 31. The details consist of denomination, year, and specific design elements, which contribute to its identification within the catalog reference.
It is cataloged under Pick number 31. The details consist of denomination, year, and specific design elements, which contribute to its identification within the catalog reference.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and grey
- Pick catalog
- 31
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 31) between 1952 and 1960. This series was introduced following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Egypt in 1953. The banknote was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The obverse features a dark green, grey-blue, and brown color scheme, depicting the mask of Tutankhamun at the right and the Muhammad Ali Mosque at the left. The reverse displays a statue of the Greek god Nilus, representing the Nile River, accompanied by 16 children symbolizing the river's branches at that time. The watermark consists of a lotus flower.
