20 Pounds
Egypt · Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt issued its 20 Pounds polymer note in June 2023, extending the country's polymer migration that began with the 10 Pounds note. The green polymer note (137 x 69 mm) bears the signature of Governor Hassan Abdullah and features the Mohamed Ali Mosque — also known as the Alabaster Mosque — atop Cairo's Citadel on the obverse, while the reverse depicts Queen Cleopatra's statue, the Great Pyramids, and a Pharaonic military chariot. The design intentionally juxtaposes Egypt's Islamic heritage with its ancient civilisation.
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ReasonPart of Egypt's strategic migration to longer-lasting polymer banknotes, issued in June 2023.
DesignMohamed Ali (Alabaster) Mosque on obverse; Cleopatra's statue, Great Pyramids, and Pharaonic chariot on reverse.
Security featuresTransparent polymer window with image of mosque and denomination in Arabic script; tactile emboss feature; polymer substrate providing water and dust resistance.
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