{"product_id":"egypt-5-piastres-nd-1945-1952-p-165a-vf","title":"Egypt 5 Piastres ND (1945-1952) P-165a VF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a historic piece of mid-20th century Egyptian currency to your collection with this Egypt 5 Piastres banknote ND (1945–1952), Pick P-165a, in Very Fine (VF) condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the Ministry of Finance under the reign of Farouk I, this banknote belongs to the post-World War II emergency issue series, produced during a time of economic transition in Egypt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese notes are now demonetized, making them desirable collectibles for world paper money collectors, Middle Eastern currency enthusiasts, and African banknote collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanknote Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front prominently features a portrait of Farouk I on the left side, symbolizing the monarchy during Egypt’s final royal era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional design elements include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic and English inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental guilloché patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination displayed in both scripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design replaced earlier issues that featured mosque imagery, marking a shift toward royal portrait banknotes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse continues the clean and formal layout with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination in English and Arabic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative geometric patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymmetrical layout typical of mid-century banknote design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis banknote was issued in the years following World War II, during a time of economic adjustment and currency demand in Egypt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to a series of “emergency banknotes”, created to support circulation needs during and after wartime conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe period ended shortly after, when Egypt transitioned away from monarchy following the 1952 revolution, making these notes part of the final years of royal Egyptian currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Facts About This Banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note is part of Egypt’s post-WWII emergency issue series, reflecting economic pressures of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watermark includes a crown and the Arabic letter “F”, directly referencing King Farouk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents one of the last Egyptian banknotes issued under the monarchy before the 1952 revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design shift from mosque imagery to a royal portrait highlights political and cultural changes in Egypt at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – VF (Very Fine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis banknote is in Very Fine condition, meaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate circulation wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible folds and handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong paper with clear details and readable text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid collectible example of a historic Egyptian banknote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect This Banknote?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic King Farouk era Egyptian banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-WWII emergency issue currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures royal portrait and symbolic watermark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Middle Eastern \u0026amp; African banknote collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffordable entry into historic world paper money collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Packaging: Banknote will be placed in a protective collector sleeve for safe shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📜 Authenticity: Genuine banknote issued by Egypt’s Ministry of Finance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" 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