50 piastres 2012 — Egypt ( Pick: 62p )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Egypt, dated 2012, carries a denomination of 50 piastres. It features a design described as Series 2, characterized by a dull olive-gray color on a multicolor underprint. The front displays the Al Azhar mosque at center right, along with signature variations noted as 19, 20, and 22.
The reverse side showcases a sculptured wall design on the left, Ramses II at the center, and an archaic seal on the right. The watermark consists of Tutankhamen's mask. Measuring 135x70mm, this note is cataloged under Pick number 62p, with variants noted from the 2000-2003 issue and a variant marked for 2017.
The reverse side showcases a sculptured wall design on the left, Ramses II at the center, and an archaic seal on the right. The watermark consists of Tutankhamen's mask. Measuring 135x70mm, this note is cataloged under Pick number 62p, with variants noted from the 2000-2003 issue and a variant marked for 2017.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and black
- Pick catalog
- 62p
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Egypt issued the 50 piastres banknote (Pick 62p) in 2012. This note is part of a series that began in 1994 and continued through 2017, featuring various signature variations. The 2012 issuance bears the signature of Governor Farouk El-Okdah.
The front of the banknote displays Al-Azhar Mosque and its minarets in Cairo. The reverse features the upper part of the statue of Ramses II, accompanied by a vertical multicolored ornamental band, lotus flowers, and the sun boat. A Pharaonic cartouche appears at the bottom right corner, and a drawing from the façade of a Pharaonic temple is on the left side. The watermark is the mask of King Tutankhamun.
