Sudan 50 Piastres Banknote – 1978 – Pick 12b – UNC
Explore Sudan’s banking and educational architecture with this 50 piastres banknote from 1978. Issued by the Bank of Sudan, it represents half of the country’s first Sudanese pound.
The front depicts the Bank of Sudan building, accompanied by Arabic inscriptions identifying the denomination and architectural subject. Decorative borders and detailed engraving frame the composition.
The reverse features the University of Khartoum building, paired with the bank’s name and “Fifty Piastres” in English. The two architectural illustrations connect the themes of finance and education within a compact design.
Printed on paper by De La Rue, the note measures 130 × 65 mm. The 1978 Pick 12b varieties bear the signature of Ibrahim Mohammed Ali Nimir.
Offered in uncirculated condition (UNC/SC), this note makes an appealing addition to collections of Sudanese currency, university buildings, central bank architecture, or historic African banknotes.
