PMG's Featured Note of the Month: Egyptian Pound

Posted on 11/17/2020

This note features Tutankhamun, a young boy who became pharaoh over Egypt when he was just nine years old.


Egypt, National Bank, Pick# 22b, 1931-40, £1, front Graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Click image to enlarge.


Egypt, National Bank, Pick# 22b, 1931-40, £1, back Graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Click image to enlarge.

Country: Egypt

Catalog Number: Pick (SCWPM) 22

Date: 1930-1948

Denomination: 1 Egyptian Pound

Varieties: Yes: four distinguishable by their date and signature combination.

What makes it special? In 1922, Howard Carter found Tut’s tomb (almost by accident) in the Valley of Kings outside of Luxor.

Did you know? Tutankhamun become pharaoh over Egypt when he was just nine years old. He reigned for nine years and then died at the age of 18. Some speculate that he was assassinated while others believe his death did not involve foul play.

Total graded by PMG: Across all types (including Specimens and Proofs) – 619; excluding Specimens and Proofs – 584.

PMG median grade: The median grade for these notes is 58 EPQ.

PMG highest graded: 67 (Egypt 22b)

Sales highlights: Prices vary from variety to variety with 22a being the most expensive across the board. Example: Egypt 22a can be found in XF for around $700. 22b, in XF, for around $400. 22c, in XF, for around $300 and 22d, in XF, for $200.

PMG Registry Champion: American Heritage Rare Coin has the highest set in King Tutankhamen, 1930-Date, P21-Date by 360 points. Come compete with the best!

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