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CURRENCY:
The currency of Egypt is called the Pound (pl. Pounds). Pound banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 0.25, 0.50, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Pounds.
Smaller values are issued as coins with 1 Pound = 100 Piastres.
ISSUING AUTHORITY:
ISO Code: EGP
CURRENCY IMPORT/EXPORT RESTRICTIONS:
Local currency import and export is limited to 5000 Pounds. Foreign currency may be imported and exported for free.Amounts over $10,000 USD must be declared.
CIRCULATION:
Notes issued as early as 1978 still circulate. New notes of 5, 20, 50 and 100 Pounds were issued starting in 2000.
ALTERNATIVE CURRENCIES:
All major currencies may be exchanged
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