Arabic Paper Money
Security features of the first Egyptian polymer banknote
Learn about the security features used by the Central Bank of Egypt on the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the new ten-pound note, and the latest security measures employed. This article is sponsored by both the Egyptian Banknote Prefix Report and the Egyptian Encyclopedia of Banknotes. The Central Bank of Egypt decided to issue the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the ten-pound plastic (polymer) note, according to the statement issued…
July 5, 2022Encyclopedia of Syrian Currencies
The Encyclopedia of Syrian Currency, focusing on banknotes, is an important documentary work examining banknotes issued in Syria from the beginning of the last century to the present day. Author's Profile: Name: Adnan Jarwa. Adnan Jarwa was born in Aleppo on April 25, 1945, to a prominent Aleppan family. While engaged in his business activities, he became interested in Syrian currency and its study in 1997…
June 10, 2022Sudan introduces a 1000 pound note
The Central Bank of Sudan announced the issuance of a 1000 Sudanese pound banknote, in accordance with Article 6/A of the Central Bank of Sudan Act of 2002 and pursuant to the powers, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the Central Bank to protect the national currency, stabilize its exchange rate, and work towards achieving economic stability. According to the official Sudanese News Agency, the bank specified…
June 7, 2022History of paper currency in Royal Iraq
The History of Paper Currency in Royal Iraq – Walid Al-Kharfi. The book “The History of Paper Currency in Royal Iraq” by Walid Khalid Al-Kharfi was recently published. On his personal page, the author described the genesis of this distinguished encyclopedic work, saying: “After spending nearly fourteen years researching and studying Iraqi banknotes issued during the monarchy and moving between archives…”
June 1, 2022A new twenty-ounce banknote
What are the key features of the new 20 Mauritanian Ouguiya banknote? On December 13, 2021, the Central Bank of Mauritania announced the issuance of a new 20 Ouguiya banknote to the public. This new note will be put into circulation alongside the 20 Ouguiya coins issued in 2018, thus diversifying the range of banknotes in circulation…
May 30, 2022Israeli occupation funds for economic control over Sinai
Did you know that there were banknotes issued by the Israeli occupation forces intended for circulation in Arab areas during the 1967 war? Shortly after the fall of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Egyptian Sinai, and Syrian Golan Heights to the Zionist occupation in 1967, secret deliberations took place within the Israeli government regarding the possibility of issuing special currency denominations for circulation…
December 17, 2015