Smithsonian — National Museum of American History (NMAH) · other

1 Pound, Egypt, ca 1978

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Description

One (1) pound note | Egypt, ca 1978 | Obverse Image: Sultan Qait Bay Mosque. | Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSALTION] | Reverse Image: Part of the facade of Abu Simbel Temple. | Reverse Text: CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT / ONE POUND / 1 | General Information: Sultan Qait Bay Mosque is on the funerary complex of said Sultan in Cairo. Revered for elaborate architecture. Abu Simbel Temples are located in Abu Simbel, outside of Nubia, Egypt. | Currently not on view

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