50 piastres 1951 — Egypt ( Pick: 21 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 piastres issued in Egypt in 1951. It is cataloged under Pick number 21. Its dimensions are 139 x 78 mm and it features a design with a green and blue color scheme.
The front side design includes a multi-color Tutankhamun profile on the left. The back side displays a crescent and stars on the left. The note also features a scarab watermark. It is signed by Ahmed Zaki Saad and was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd, New Malden, England.
The amount produced is not specified. The scarab watermark is a notable feature of many Egyptian banknotes from this period.
The front side design includes a multi-color Tutankhamun profile on the left. The back side displays a crescent and stars on the left. The note also features a scarab watermark. It is signed by Ahmed Zaki Saad and was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd, New Malden, England.
The amount produced is not specified. The scarab watermark is a notable feature of many Egyptian banknotes from this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ahmed Zaki Saad
- Date of issue
- 17 May 1951
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd, New Malden, England
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and Blue
- Dimensions
- 139 x 78 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 21
About this banknote
The National Bank of Egypt issued the 50 piastres banknote in 1951. This series was introduced as part of Egypt's post-World War II efforts to modernize its currency, with Ahmed Zaki Saad’s signature appearing on each note. The printing was done by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd in New Malden, England.
The front side of the note features a green and multicolor portrait of Tutankhamun in profile on the left. The reverse side displays a crescent and stars motif on the left. It also includes a watermark of a scarab. The note measures 139 x 78 mm and is printed on paper. This banknote is cataloged as Pick 21.
