Encyclopedia and catalog of Egyptian Money: Egyptian Banknote

Encyclopedia and Catalog of Egyptian Money: Egyptian Banknotes (Second Edition)

The specialized scientific reference on the history of Egyptian paper money

This book is the second and revised edition of the first part, and is the most detailed work for Eng. Magdi Hanafi In the field of Egyptian banknotes. This edition is designed to be an independent and comprehensive reference that makes previous editions unnecessary for the researcher and collector, as it focuses exclusively on the history and development of Egyptian banknotes.

Why is Magdi Hanafi's book on Egyptian banknotes different from books on coins?

While engineer Magdi Hanafi's other works cover coins and medals, this catalog focuses solely on banknotes, showcasing:

• Historical documentation of banknotes: The journey of paper money since the era of Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805 AD and the foreign currencies in circulation at that time.

• Secrets of the Currency Printing House: A technical explanation of how to prevent the counterfeiting of Egyptian banknotes, andDesign and printing stages.

• The life cycle of paper currency: Rare details about the lifespan of banknotes, and the rules for their destruction by shredding or in specialized incinerators under the supervision of sovereign committees.

Added value for researchers and collectors

The Encyclopedia and Catalog of Egyptian Money is a comprehensive series of books documenting the visual and financial identity of the Egyptian state. It was published by engineer Magdy Hanafi to compile all information pertaining to modern Egyptian currency. The author has meticulously arranged all issues of the currency in chronological order, making this book the largest specialized scientific encyclopedia on the world of paper money.

Whether you are looking to understand the historical turning points of currency printing or want to know the strict rules for disposing of damaged currency (collection, counting, stamping, and perforation), this edition provides you with satisfactory answers in a luxurious “museum” style befitting the value of the scientific material presented.