5 pounds 1987 — Egypt ( Pick: 56 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1987, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. The note features a front design that includes the Ibn Toulon mosque at the center, in olive-black and blue-black on a multicolor underprint. Its dimensions are 145x70mm.
The back design symbolizes the bounty of the Nile River at the center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 56. The watermark displays Tutankhamen's mask, while the front includes signature inscriptions from the years 1981, 1986, and 1987. This note is part of the 1985 issue.
The back design symbolizes the bounty of the Nile River at the center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 56. The watermark displays Tutankhamen's mask, while the front includes signature inscriptions from the years 1981, 1986, and 1987. This note is part of the 1985 issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and grey
- Pick catalog
- 56
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued this 5-pound banknote, cataloged as Pick 56, in 1987. This series was part of the 1985 issue, introduced to incorporate updated security features and artistic designs. The note features the signature 18 and aligns with series numbers 166-246 from 1981, 1986, and 1987.
The front side of the banknote displays the Ibn Toulon mosque at the center, set in olive-black and blue-black on a multicolor underprint. The back side illustrates a design symbolizing the bounty of the Nile River. The note includes a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask and measures 145x70mm, characteristic of the 1985 issue.
