100 Pounds

The 100 Egyptian Pounds note, part of the Central Bank of Egypt's definitive series since 2013, features the Sultan Hassan Mosque on its obverse. This grand Mamluk monument, completed in the 14th century, stands within Cairo's medieval quarter and represents Islamic architectural achievement with its soaring minarets and intricate decorative elements. The reverse displays the Great Sphinx of Giza, the 4,500-year-old limestone colossus measuring 240 feet in length and 66 feet in height, a symbol of pharaonic power and divine kingship attributed to the reign of Khafre (circa 2500 BC). The Sphinx served as guardian of the Giza necropolis and epitomizes ancient Egyptian civilization's monumental vision.

The note measures 165 x 70 mm and utilizes green, orange, purple, and brown colorways. The 2025-dated variant continues the paper definitive design linking Islamic heritage (mosque) with Egypt's most iconic Pharaonic symbol. Security features include an Eye of Horus registration device, a motion windowed security thread with dynamic anti-counterfeiting effect, a 1.5-mm solid security thread with demetallized "100 Pounds" in Arabic, and a watermark depicting the Great Sphinx with electrotype 100.