What is a 1 pound coin in Egypt?

The Central Bank of Egypt started issuing these 1 Egyptian Pound coins in 2005. They are currently still in circulation. The Egyptian £1 coin features the mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The text on the one pound coin is in Arabic and English. The bimetallic piece weighs 8.50 grams and measures 25.1mm across. Do you have a 1 Egyptian Pound coin?

What currency does Egypt use?

Egyptian coins come in 1 pound and 1, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 40 piastre. Use the Wise Egyptian pound card to spend in Egyptian currency. The Wise Egyptian pound travel money card lets you top up in your local currency, and switch to pound to spend when you’re in Egypt.

What coins does the Central Bank of Egypt issue?

The Central Bank of Egypt issued Egyptian Pound coins in 3 different denominations, including this 1 Egyptian Pound coin. They are part of the Egyptian Pound coins series. The Central Bank of Egypt started issuing these 1 Egyptian Pound coins in 2005. They are currently still in circulation.

How many piastres are in a pound in Egypt?

One Egyptian pound is made up of 100 piastres. The smallest denominations are 25 piastres and 50 piastres, both of which are available in coin or note form. Notes also come in the following denominations: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200. Smaller notes are especially useful for tipping but are in increasingly short supply.