Egypt

Egyptian pound banknotes from the Central Bank of Egypt, with mosques on the fronts and Pharaonic art on the backs.

Arabic text appears on one side and English on the other.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Egypt banknotes

Egypt has issued paper money since the National Bank of Egypt opened in 1898, and the Central Bank of Egypt took over in 1961. The long-running designs pair Cairo's great mosques with ancient Egyptian temples, chariots and statues. In 2022–2023 Egypt introduced polymer 10 and 20 pound notes.

See also: African banknotes, Sudan, Libya and banknotes with buildings.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Egyptian notes in two languages?

The front is in Arabic and the back in English, a tradition kept from the earliest Egyptian notes.

What is on the 20 pounds of 1992?

The Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo on the front and an ancient Egyptian chariot scene on the back.

Are there polymer Egyptian banknotes?

Yes, Egypt introduced polymer 10 and 20 pound notes in 2022–2023.

Are your Egypt banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Egypt note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.