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The Egyptian Pound is the primary currency of Egypt. This currency is used by an estimated 98,423,595 people. Based on our estimate, Egyptian Pound is the #15 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Egyptian Pound is "EGP". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 818. The currency symbol for the Pound is "£".
Egyptian Pound conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
EGP Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Egyptian Pound is Egypt.
There are approximately 98,423,595 people around the world who use the Egyptian Pound. The Egyptian Pound is the #15 most used widely currency is the world.
98,423,595 user population
Ranked #15 in the worldEGP Exchange Rates
1 Egyptian Pound equals:
† Rates last updated at 27 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
EGP Currency Facts
EGP Details
| ISO 4217 Code | EGP |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 818 |
| Unit Name | Pound |
| Symbol | £ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
EGP Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | Piastre |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | Pt |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | £1, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100, £200, Pt5, Pt10, Pt25, Pt50 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | £1, Pt1, Pt5, Pt10, Pt20, Pt25, Pt50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
EGP Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.cbe.org.eg/ |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 98,423,595 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #15 |
| EGP Inflation Rate | N.a. |
| Inflation Rank | N.a. |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 EGP Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of Egypt. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Egyptian Pound may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Bank Holiday | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas | January 7, 2019 | Closed |
| Police Day | January 24, 2019 | Closed |
| Sinai Liberation Day | April 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | April 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 29, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| June 30 Revolution | June 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | July 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Revolution Day | July 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Wakfet Arafat | August 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Islamic New Year | August 31, 2019 | Closed |
| Armed Forces Day | October 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Prophet's Birthday | November 9, 2019 | Closed |