50 piastres 1939 — Egypt ( Pick: 21 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1939, carries a denomination of 50 piastres. The note features a front side design with "UHHQ DQG PXOWLFRORU 7XWDQNKDPHQ SUROH" at the left. The color scheme is green and cream.
It is cataloged under Pick number 21. The reverse side design includes a crescent and stars at the left. Additionally, the note has a watermark depicting a scarab.
It is cataloged under Pick number 21. The reverse side design includes a crescent and stars at the left. Additionally, the note has a watermark depicting a scarab.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Pick catalog
- 21
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 50 piastres banknote (Pick 21) between 1935 and 1951. This series was introduced to standardize the nation's currency during a period of economic development. The note dated June 16, 1939, bears the signature of H. F. Cook, who served as the bank's governor at that time.
The front of the banknote features a profile of Tutankhamun on the left side. The reverse displays a crescent and stars on the left. The watermark is a scarab. This note was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., England.
