50 piastres 1948 — Egypt ( Pick: 21 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 1948, carries a denomination of 50 piastres. The note features a green and blue color scheme, with the front side design displaying a complex pattern and a multi-colored man with a turban at left. The back side design includes a crescent and stars at left, and it has a watermark of a scarab.
The banknote is identified under Pick number 21. Its specifications consist of denomination, year, color, design features, and watermark, which aid in cataloging this banknote effectively.
The banknote is identified under Pick number 21. Its specifications consist of denomination, year, color, design features, and watermark, which aid in cataloging this banknote effectively.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and blue
- Pick catalog
- 21
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 50 piastres banknote (Pick 21) in 1948, featuring the signature of Frederick Leith-Ross. This series was part of a broader issuance spanning from 1935 to 1951, with various signature varieties.
The front of the note displays a green and multicolored depiction of Tutankhamen at the left. The reverse side is blue, featuring a crescent and stars at the left. The watermark is a scarab. This particular note measures 139 x 78 mm and was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., England.
