200 Pounds (جنيه), Central Bank of Egypt, Egypt, 2007–2013 (2007–2014) (Pick 69)

Historical context

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

Physical characteristics

Size

165 × 74 mm

Shape

Rectangular

Material

Paper

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

Technical characteristics

Printer

The Printing House of the Central Bank of Egypt (دار طباعة النقد المصرية بالبنك المركزي), Egypt (1967-date)

Currency

Pound (1916-date)

Signatures

Farouk El-Okdah (FEO) (Governor, Central Bank of Egypt) · Hisham Ramez (HR) (Governor, Central Bank of Egypt)

Issuing bank

Central Bank of Egypt

Design

Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Obverse lettering

٢٠٠ / جنيه / البنك المركزى المصرى / مئتا جنيه / مسجد قانيباى الرماح ٩٠٨ هـ - ١٥٠٣ م / The mosque of Qani-Bay 908H (1503) / 200 Pounds

Reverse lettering

CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT / TWO HUNDRED POUNDS / 200 POUNDS

Identification

Value

200 Pounds (جنيه)

Dates recorded

2007-2013 (2007-2014)

Distinguishing features

Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties

Catalogue number to match

Pick 69

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Denomination

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Issue or mint date

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Material

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Weight

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Mint or printer

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Mint or printer mark

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Catalogue references

• Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P69
• NumistaN# 207260