Description
Basic Information
Country: Egypt
Issuer: Central Bank of Egypt
Denomination: 10 Egyptian Pounds
Year of Issue: 25 March 2018
Catalog Number: Pick #73d.16
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Serial Number (Special Feature)
Serial: 430/F 09999999
This is considered a fancy serial number (near-solid 9s).
Collectors value numbers like 09999999, 88888888, 12345678, etc.
Condition & Grading
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 67 EPQ (Superb Gem Uncirculated)
EPQ: Exceptional Paper Quality
Six-In-A-Row: indicates six identical digits in the serial number.
Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Illustration of a historic mosque in Cairo
Arabic text: البنك المركزي المصري (Central Bank of Egypt)
Decorative Islamic geometric patterns.
Back (Reverse):
Pharaonic theme artwork (typical for Egyptian notes)
Historical Egyptian imagery representing ancient civilization.
Security Features
Security thread with denomination markings
Watermark portrait visible under light
Micro-printing and fine geometric patterns
Color-shifting elements
Approximate Collector Value (2026)
Because it is:
Superb Gem UNC 67
Fancy serial (six-in-a-row)
Estimated market value:
$40 – $90 USD
Higher if a collector specifically wants near-solid 9 serial numbers.
Interesting Fact
Egyptian banknotes traditionally show:
Mosques on the front
Ancient Egyptian monuments on the back
This design reflects the country's Islamic and Pharaonic heritage.