50 piastres 1990 — Egypt ( Pick: 58 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 piastres issued in Egypt in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 58. The front side features a design with the Al Azhar mosque at center right, presented in black on a pale orange, pink, and multicolour underprint.
The back showcases a sculptured wall design at the left, an image of Ramses II at the center, and an archaic seal at right. This note includes a watermark of Tutankha, associated with the 1989-1994 issues.
The dimensions of the banknote are 135 x 70 mm. It is signed by Ismail Hassan Mohamed and printed by the Central Bank of Egypt.
The back showcases a sculptured wall design at the left, an image of Ramses II at the center, and an archaic seal at right. This note includes a watermark of Tutankha, associated with the 1989-1994 issues.
The dimensions of the banknote are 135 x 70 mm. It is signed by Ismail Hassan Mohamed and printed by the Central Bank of Egypt.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ismail Hassan Mohamed
- Date of issue
- 1985-1994
- Printing office
- Central Bank of Egypt
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on pale orange, pink and multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 58
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued the 50 piastres banknote (Pick 58) in 1990, as part of a series that commenced on July 8, 1985, and continued through August 28, 1994. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency, featuring enhanced security elements and designs reflecting Egypt's rich cultural heritage.
The front of the banknote displays Al Azhar Mosque at the center right, a significant Islamic institution in Cairo. The reverse features a sculptured wall design on the left, a depiction of Pharaoh Ramses II at the center, and an archaic seal on the right. The note includes a segmented security thread with the bank's name repeated and a watermark of Tutankhamen's mask.
