50 Pounds

The 50 Egyptian Pounds note features the Abu Hariba Mosque on its obverse, a Mamluk structure built 1479-1481 AD that exemplifies 15th-century Islamic architectural sophistication. The reverse displays the Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic monuments dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, constructed between 237 and 57 BC. The temple represents nearly two centuries of uninterrupted craftsmanship and stands 79 meters in length with 36-meter-high pylons, showcasing the pinnacle of Ptolemaic temple design with its hypostyle halls, forecourt, and sanctuary.

The 50 Pounds note measures 160 x 70 mm and uses black, brown, blue, and purple colorways. The obverse displays the mosque in maroon print against multicolored background. The 2025-dated variant maintains the definitive paper design featuring these dual Islamic and Pharaonic architectural monuments. Advanced security features include two security strips: a narrow strip to the right of the mosque with repeated "50 جنيها" visible only under ultraviolet backlight, and a thicker 4-window strip at left interwoven through the note displaying the Egyptian eagle coat of arms. Additional features include an Eye of Horus registration device and a watermark of King Akhenaten with electrotype denomination.