Banknote Egypt 5 Pounds - Ahmad ibn Tulun Mosque - Hapi - 1987

This Egyptian banknote, with a face value of 5 Egyptian pounds, was issued in 1987. It measures 145 mm in length and 70 mm in width.

The front of the banknote features a black design on a blue background, enhanced with multicolored underprints. The central element of this side is a representation of the Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun, an important historical monument located in Cairo, Egypt.

The back of the banknote depicts Hapi, an Egyptian deity associated with the annual flooding of the Nile. Hapi is depicted carrying offerings. Additionally, friezes illustrating scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt adorn the lower part of the banknote, offering a glimpse into the customs and activities of this civilization.

The banknote incorporates a watermark representing the mask of Tutankhamun, an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt. It is noteworthy that a solid security thread was introduced into the design of this banknote from 1989. The series to which this banknote belongs is not specified in the information provided. The issuing institution is also not mentioned.