Ottoman Elegance Bills, introduced in Egypt during the 19th century under Muhammad Ali Pasha, adorned with intricate designs and perhaps cryptic hieroglyphs, marked a fascinating chapter in the country's financial history.
The Egyptian pound struts onto the scene in 1899, not just as currency but as a piece of art, featuring pyramids, Sphinxes, and the occasional camel photobomb.
Polymer notes crash the party, saying goodbye to paper like it's going out of style.