The 5 Egyptian Pounds 2021 is part of the polymer banknote series introduced by the Central Bank of Egypt, marking a transition from paper to more durable polymer notes.
On the obverse, it features the al-Majidiyya Mosque (Mosque of Abu Huraiba) in Cairo, reflecting Egypt’s rich Islamic architectural heritage. The design includes intricate geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy.
The reverse highlights Pharaonic motifs, notably a stylized lotus flower and hieroglyphic-inspired artwork, symbolizing the ancient civilization of Egypt.
This is Egypt’s first polymer note, offering greater durability, resistance to humidity and dirt, and enhanced security features such as transparent windows, holographic elements, and raised printing.
Dimensions: 130 × 69 mm. Material: Polymer.
Obverse
Dark green and maroon print; multicoloured teal/orange underprint.
Ahmed bin Tolon Mosque at centre.
Denomination and issuer in the upper right and lower left.
Scripts: Arabic, Arabic (kufic), Arabic (naskh)
Lettering:
البنك المركزى المصرى
خمسة جنيهات
المحافظ
۸۷۶-۷۹ مسجد أحمد بن طولون
٥
جنيهات
Translation:
The central bank of Egypt
Five pounds
Governor
Ahmed bin Tolon Mosque 876-79
5 Pounds
Reverse
Dark purple print on multicoloured underprint.
Pharonic scenes depicting the Nile God and Egyptian workers farming and fishing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Central Bank of Egypt
FIVE
POUNDS
5
Watermark
Bust of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III and electrotype denomination 5
© Kiet Tran (CC BY-SA)
Signatures
| Hisham Ramez (HR) | Governor, Central Bank of Egypt |  |
| Tarek Hassan Amer (THA) | Governor, Central Bank of Egypt |  |
| Hassan Abdullah (HA) | Governor, Central Bank of Egypt |  |
Printer
The Printing House of the Central Bank of Egypt (دار طباعة النقد المصرية بالبنك المركزي), Egypt (1967-date)
Features
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Egypt |
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2013-2024 |
| Value | 5 Pounds (جنيه) 5 EGP = GBP 0.08 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 145 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
