Thursday, June 14, 2012

Egypt 10 Piasters (2011)

The Egyptian Pound is the currency of Egypt. It is divided into 100 Qirsh (English: piastre), or 1,000 Milliemes. Locally, the abbreviation LE or L.E., which stands for livre égyptienne (French for Egyptian pound) is frequently used. E£ and £E are rarely used.

Obverse: The Great Sphinx and pyramids at Giza

Reverse: The Saladin Citadel of Cairo
(Muhammad Ali Mosque Citadel)

Watermark: The statue of Tutankhamen