Egypt 50 Piastres Banknote, 2017, P-70a.4, UNC, Prefix #322

The Egypt 50 Piastres Banknote is part of the Central Bank of Egypt’s 2017 issues. It has hints of green, purple, yellow, and orange. Featured on its obverse is the Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo. The reverse of the note depicts a carving of Ramesses II fighting in a battle, stylized papyrus flowers, and a granite statue of Ramesses II holding a crook called heka, from the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy. It also depicts a prow of a reed boat and the name of Ramesses II in a cartouche. The banknote does not contain a security thread, however, it has a watermark that reflects the Mask of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. It also bears a registration device in the form of the denomination. The banknote measures 135 x 70 mm and carries the prefix #322. This particular paper bill is in uncirculated condition.