5 pounds 2006 — Egypt ( Pick: 63 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Egypt in 2006. It is cataloged under Pick number 63. The front design features the Ahmed Ibn Touloun Mosque at the center, rendered in dark blue and green on a multicolor underprint. The back side showcases an archaic Egyptian wall drawing.
The banknote measures 145x70mm and is printed in green and brown. It is signed by Farouk El-Okdah, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 2003 to 2013.
The Central Bank of Egypt issued various denominations throughout 2006 to highlight the country's cultural heritage.
The banknote measures 145x70mm and is printed in green and brown. It is signed by Farouk El-Okdah, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 2003 to 2013.
The Central Bank of Egypt issued various denominations throughout 2006 to highlight the country's cultural heritage.
Specifications
- Signed by
- FEO (Farouk El-Okdah, Governor, Central Bank of Egypt (2003-2013))
- Colour
- Green and brown
- Pick catalog
- 63
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 63) in 2006, during the tenure of Governor Farouk El-Okdah (2003–2013). This series, introduced in 2001, continued to be produced until 2014.
The obverse features the Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, located in Cairo, depicted at the center. The reverse displays a Pharaonic wall relief illustrating the Nile god Hapi and scenes of agriculture and fishing. The banknote measures 145 x 70 mm and includes a watermark of King Tutankhamun.
