Description
Basic Information
Country: Egypt
Denomination: 10 Egyptian Pounds
Issue Date: 5 May 1960
Bank: National Bank of Egypt
Catalog Number: Pick #32d
Serial Number (example on holder): 063153
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Condition Grade: Very Fine (VF 20)
Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Portrait of the Great Sphinx of Giza on the right side.
Arabic text at the top: “البنك الأهلي المصري” (National Bank of Egypt).
Decorative geometric patterns and traditional Arabic ornamentation.
Large 10 denomination symbols in the corners.
Signatures of Egyptian financial officials in the center.
Back (Reverse):
Usually features detailed ancient Egyptian temple imagery and hieroglyphic-style patterns.
English text including “National Bank of Egypt” and the value Ten Pounds.
Security & Printing Features
Intricate guilloche patterns (fine curved lines).
Multicolor printing (red, purple, and pastel tones).
Serial numbers printed in black.
Watermark area on the left side.
Condition – Very Fine (VF 20)
A Very Fine banknote means:
Clearly circulated but still attractive.
Light folds and creases.
Slight wear on corners and edges.
All details and colors still visible.
Collector Value (Approx.)
Depending on condition and market demand:
VF condition: about $40 – $120 USD
Higher grades (UNC): $200+
Interesting Fact
This series was issued before the Central Bank of Egypt began issuing banknotes in 1961, so notes from the National Bank of Egypt era are popular among collectors.