5 pounds 1990 — Egypt ( Pick: 59 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Egypt in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 59.
The front design features the Ibn Toulon mosque at the center, with black and blue-black on a multicolored underprint. Additional multicolor scrollwork is included in the underprint. The reverse side displays an archaic design over the watermark area, featuring Tutankhamen's mask, along with scrollwork in the underprint and watermark area.
The dimensions of the banknote are 146 x 70 mm. It was signed by Ismail Hassan Mohamed, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 1993 to 2001. The banknote's color scheme includes black and blue-black on a multicolor underprint.
The front design features the Ibn Toulon mosque at the center, with black and blue-black on a multicolored underprint. Additional multicolor scrollwork is included in the underprint. The reverse side displays an archaic design over the watermark area, featuring Tutankhamen's mask, along with scrollwork in the underprint and watermark area.
The dimensions of the banknote are 146 x 70 mm. It was signed by Ismail Hassan Mohamed, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 1993 to 2001. The banknote's color scheme includes black and blue-black on a multicolor underprint.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ismail Hassan Mohamed (Governor, Central Bank of Egypt, 1993-2001)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and blue-black on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 146 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 59
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued this 5-pound banknote in 1990. This series included enhanced security features and was part of measures to redesign and update currency with distinctive historical motifs. It was issued during a period of Egyptian economic adjustments and modernization.
The front of the banknote features the Ibn Toulon Mosque, with multicolor scrollwork added in the underprint. The back displays an archaic design over the watermark area, which features Tutankhamen's mask. The note is identified as Pick 59 and measures 146 x 70 mm, with Ismail Hassan Mohamed's signature.
