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5 Pounds Violet

5 Pounds (Violet) - obverse5 Pounds (Violet) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Egypt
Issuing bank Central Bank of Egypt
Period United Arab Republic (1958-1971)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Years 1964-1965
Value 5 Pounds (جنيه) (5 EGP)
Currency Pound (1916-date)
Composition Paper
Size 170 × 90 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
220355
References P# 40
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, MHB# M8(5 L.E.)
Magdy Hanafy; 2021. موسوعة وكتالوج العملات المصرية - البنكنوت المصرى / Egyptian Banknotes = Encyclopedia & Catalogue of Egyptian Money - Egyptian Banknotes (2nd Edition). Friends Group For Philately & Numismatics, Cairo, Egypt.

Obverse

Clear circular area at left, Tutankhamen's mask at right

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
البنك المركزى المصرى
خمسة جنيهات
مصرية

Translation:
Central Bank of Egypt
5 Egyptian Pounds

Reverse

Value at left, clear watermark area at right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT
FIVE EGYPTIAN POUNDS 5 FIVE EGYPTIAN POUNDS
EGYPTIAN POUNDS

Watermark

Coat of Arms " Salah Eldin Eagle"

5 Pounds (Violet) -  obverse

© Gamal Elgamassy (CC BY-NC-SA)

Signature

Ahmed Zendo (AZ), Governor, Central Bank of Egypt

Printer

Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)

Comments

  • Prefix Structure 

Numerator (Letter): Represents the specific note design issue, minor changes in the design does not require change in letter.For this note it is an Arabic letter (ث) same as the previous design as the color of the note only changed to violet- see links. 

 

Denominator (Number): Indicates the print run or issuance sequence of this particular design( i.e. Series). Each series has its own date indicated on the banknote which may change with each print. For this note design, series are from (ث/١٨١) to (ث/٣٨٠). 

 

Serial Numbering (SN#): For this note, each series includes serial numbers ranging from 1 up to 100,000. 

 

           Replacement notes: No significant designation was given to replacement notes. 

 

 

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Date Signatures No. printed VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1964  AZ Photo 16 600 000 $ 15 $ 20 $ 23 P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. 67%
1965  AZ Photo 3 400 000 $ 32 P#40a; 2.1.1965 to 13.2.1965; Series #347-380.. 28%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 104
Lot 860
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2023 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. UNC USD 27.86
(EUR 24.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 83
Lot 2092
Internet Archive
20 May 2023 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. UNC USD 23.21
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 4001
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. UNC USD 47.59
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 107
Lot 1069
Internet Archive
10 Jan 2024 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. AU USD 20.89
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 4000
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. XF USD 13.93
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 135
Lot 3329
Internet Archive
14 Aug 2024 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. VF USD 11.61
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 4003
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1964 AZ – P#40a; 17.6.1964 to 31.12.1964; Series #181-346. VF USD 19.73
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 104
Lot 861
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2023 1965 AZ – P#40a; 2.1.1965 to 13.2.1965; Series #347-380.. UNC USD 30.18
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 4002
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1965 AZ – P#40a; 2.1.1965 to 13.2.1965; Series #347-380.. UNC USD 34.82
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pounds (Violet)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 4004
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1965 AZ – P#40a; 2.1.1965 to 13.2.1965; Series #347-380.. VF USD 16.25
(EUR 14.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
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