5 pounds 1978 — Egypt ( Pick: 45 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1978, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. The design features blue and grey colors with a black print on blue and a multicolor underprint. The Ahmad ibn Tulun mosque at Cairo is depicted at the center right. The signatures are marked as 13, 14, and 15. The reverse side displays ruins on the left and a frieze on the center right. The watermark features an archaic Egyptian scribe.
Cataloged under Pick number 45, this note is identified by its distinct design elements. The denomination, year, and visual attributes are recorded in the catalog.
Cataloged under Pick number 45, this note is identified by its distinct design elements. The denomination, year, and visual attributes are recorded in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and grey
- Pick catalog
- 45
About this banknote
The "Central Bank of Egypt" issued this 5-pound banknote series starting in 1969, with continued issuance until 1978. The notes were introduced to modernize the currency and update designs, coinciding with shifts in economic policy during this period.
The front side features the Ahmad ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, with a backdrop of blue and multicolor underprint, and signatures numbered 13, 14, or 15. The reverse showcases ruins on the left and a frieze at the center right. The watermark displays an archaic Egyptian scribe, highlighting the note's intricate security features.
