Sudan 100 Pounds 1989 Pick 44b UNC Banknote
The Sudan 100 Pounds 1989 Pick 44b is a historic banknote issued during the final years of Sudan’s original Pound currency.
With its substantial denomination and distinctive late-twentieth-century design, it represents an important period in the evolution of Sudanese paper money.
Preserved in uncirculated (UNC) condition, this banknote is suitable for collectors specialising in African currencies, monetary reforms and historical banknotes.
Historical Background
Sudan introduced its own national currency, the Sudanese Pound, in 1956 following independence from joint British-Egyptian administration.
The Pound was initially divided into 100 Piastres and remained the country’s official currency for several decades.
By the late 1980s, economic pressures and inflation had led to the introduction of higher-denomination banknotes, including the 100 Pounds issued in 1989.
In 1992, Sudan introduced the Sudanese Dinar, replacing the original Pound at a rate of:
1 Dinar = 10 old Sudanese Pounds
This makes the 1989 100 Pounds note an example of Sudan’s monetary system shortly before that reform.
Banknote Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Sudan |
| Issuer | Bank of Sudan |
| Denomination | 100 Pounds |
| Year | 1989 |
| Catalogue number | Pick 44b |
| Currency | First Sudanese Pound (SDP) |
| Condition | Uncirculated (UNC) |
| Material | Paper |
| Region | Northeast Africa |
Obverse
The obverse features the formal engraved style, Arabic inscriptions and decorative elements characteristic of Sudanese banknotes from the late 1980s.
The issuing bank’s name and the denomination form part of the note’s design, reflecting the visual traditions of Sudan’s original Pound series.
Reverse
The reverse continues the distinctive design of Sudanese paper currency from this period, incorporating national imagery and the denomination.
Its combination of Arabic and English inscriptions makes the note particularly interesting for collectors of African and multilingual banknotes.
The Original Sudanese Pound
The original Sudanese Pound circulated from 1956 until its replacement by the Dinar in 1992.
Sudan subsequently reintroduced the Pound in 2007, creating three distinct periods of modern Sudanese currency:
| Period | Currency |
|---|---|
| 1956–1992 | First Sudanese Pound |
| 1992–2007 | Sudanese Dinar |
| 2007 onwards | Second Sudanese Pound |
The 1989 100 Pounds banknote belongs to the first of these monetary systems.
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Sudan 100 Pounds 1989 P44b UNC banknote is a collectible example of a discontinued African currency.
Its relatively high denomination, connection to Sudan’s pre-1992 monetary system and uncirculated condition make it suitable for collectors of Sudanese banknotes, vintage African paper money and obsolete currencies.
