200 Pounds

200 Pounds - obverse200 Pounds - reverse

© Maged Habib (CC BY-NC)

Features

Issuer Egypt
Issuing bank Central Bank of Egypt
Period Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type Standard banknote
Years 2007-2013 (2007-2014)
Value 200 Pounds
200 EGP = USD 4.22
Currency Pound (1916-date)
Composition Paper
Size 165 × 74 mm
Shape Rectangular
Number
N#
207260
References P# 69,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.
MHB# M2(200 L.E.)
Magdy Hanafy; 2021. موسوعة وكتالوج العملات المصرية - البنكنوت المصرى = Encyclopedia & Catalogue of Egyptian Money - Egyptian Banknotes (2nd edition). Friends Group For Philately & Numismatics, Cairo.

Obverse

Violet, brown, and green on multicolour underprint.
Qani-Bay Mosque Al-Rammah at right-centre.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٢٠٠
جنيه
البنك المركزى المصرى
مئتا جنيه

مسجد قانيباى الرماح ٩٠٨ هـ - ١٥٠٣ م
The mosque of Qani-Bay 908H (1503)
200 Pounds

Translation:
Central Bank of Egypt
Two Hundred Pounds
200
Pounds

Reverse

The Seated Scribe at left-center and a Pharaonic cartouch at right-center

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT
TWO HUNDRED POUNDS
200 POUNDS

Watermark

Seated scribe and electrotype 200
On the right 3-mm wide windowed thread with demetalized 200 and TWO HUNDRED POUNDS in Arabic.
To the left 1.5-mm wide solid security thread with demetalized 200 POUNDS in Arabic

200 Pounds -  obverse

© Gamal El-Gamassy (CC BY-NC-SA)

Signatures

Farouk El-Okdah (2) (FO²) Governor, Central Bank of Egypt
Hisham Ramez (HR) Governor, Central Bank of Egypt

Printer

The Printing House of the Central Bank of Egypt (دار طباعة النقد المصرية بالبنك المركزي), Al-Haram, Giza, Egypt New Administrative Capital, Egypt (1967-date)

Comments

Information:

  • 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 (ى). It follows the previous issue of 200LE but with smaller dimensions. 
    • Denominator (Number): Indicates the print run or issuance sequence of this particular design. Each print has its own date indicated on the banknote which may change with each print. For this note design, prints are from (ى/١٧) to (ى/٩٧) - Total 81 Print
    • Serial Numbering: Each print run of banknotes includes serial numbers ranging from 0 up to a specified number. For this note, the highest serial number in each prefix print is 9,999,999.
    • Replacement notes: Extra print of notes printed to replace ruined notes during their production. In order not to ruin the numbering of ordinary prints, they are given print numbers in hundreds. For this note, 2 prints are issued  (ى/١٠٠) and  (ى/٢٠٠).  - Total 2 prints
    • Special Replacement notes: During production, some sheets might get damaged, instead of destroying the whole sheet, the damaged part is removed and the rest of the sheet is reused on different printing machine. prints from this machine are given special print number (٩٩٩), different dates are also printed on such  notes. For this note Total 1 print 
Prefix Structure
  • Security Threads & Ultra-Violet Activity:
    • ST(1) : Buried Solid Thread, 1.5 mm wide,  reads from both sides : ٢٠٠ جنيه
    • ST(2) : Stitched Hologram Thread, 3.0 mm wide, reads from front side : 200 مئتا جنيه
    • UV Activity : Rectangle with rounded corners reads inside : ٢٠٠
Security Threads & Ultra-Violet Activity
  • Artistic Features 
  • The Mosque of Qani-Bay

The Mosque of Qani-Bay, located in Cairo, Egypt, is a splendid architectural marvel commissioned by Mamluk Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri and completed in 1503. Its design embodies the quintessence of Mamluk architecture, featuring intricate carvings, marble inlays, and geometric patterns that adorn its walls and ceilings. The mosque's grand entrance portal, spacious courtyard, and ornate interior reflect the skilled craftsmanship and artistic expression of its era.

 

 

 

 

  • The Seated scribe

The Seated Scribe is an ancient Egyptian statue crafted during the Old Kingdom period around 2500 BCE. Carved from limestone with remarkable detail, it portrays a seated scribe holding a papyrus scroll on his lap. Unlike idealized sculptures of the time, this statue captures the individual features of the scribe, highlighting the importance of literacy and record-keeping in ancient Egyptian society. Discovered in 1850 at Saqqara, Egypt, by Auguste Mariette, it now resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. This iconic artwork serves as a testament to the skill of ancient Egyptian artisans and offers valuable insights into the cultural significance of writing and administration in ancient Egypt.

 

 

 

 

  • Hieroglyphic Cartouche
(Hetep bo Kemet), i.e. Peace upon Egypt, or Egypt is Peace

"Hetep bo Kemet" is an ancient Egyptian phrase that translates to "Peace be upon Egypt" or "Offering to the land of Egypt." It was commonly used in ancient Egyptian inscriptions and texts as a form of greeting or blessing, expressing goodwill and reverence for the land of Egypt. This phrase reflects the deep spiritual and cultural connection that ancient Egyptians had with their homeland, emphasizing the importance of harmony and prosperity within the nation. Today, it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt.

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Date Signatures VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2007  FO² 3% ٢٠٠٧; Replacement note;(100/ى)
ND (2009-2012)  FO² 63% ٢٠١٢-٢٠٠٩; 12.01.2009 - 28.11.2012;(17/ى) to(68/ى)
2010  FO² 5% ٢٠٠٩; Replacement note;(200/ى) ----> Please change the year to 2009
2013  HR 3% ٢٠١٣; Replacement note;(200/ى)
2013-Jun-27  HR 0% Special Replacement note;(999/ى)
ND (2013-2014)  HR 34% ٢٠١٤-٢٠١٣; 04.02.2013 - 07.04.2014;(69/ى) to(97/ى)

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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