Showing posts with label Egypt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Egypt. Show all posts

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

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Egypt 1 Pound (2007)

Obverse: Qaitbay Mosque

Reverse: Abu Simbel

Many thanks to Elaine H. from Hong Kong.

Egypt 25 Piasters (2008)

Obverse: Mosque of umm-al-mu'minīn Aisha

Reverse: Egyptian coat of arms

Many thanks to Elaine H. from Hong Kong.