Coins currently in use in Egypt are denominated in piastres (PT) and Egyptian pounds (£ or LE).
The specific denominations of Egyptian coins are:
- 5 Piastres.
- 10 Piastres.
- 25 Piastres.
- 50 Piastres (also known as a Half Pound).
- 1 Egyptian Pound.
In addition to coins, Egypt also utilizes banknotes for higher denominations. These include notes for 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 pounds.
Historically, smaller denominations such as the piastre and millieme were also used, but these have largely fallen out of circulation.
What are Egyptian coins called?
From my experience, Egyptian currency. The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound. The Egyptian pound is abbreviated to EGP, E£, or in Arabic ( ج. م). One Egyptian pound is subdivided into smaller currency denominations known as piastres and millimes.
What coins are used in Egypt?
You’ll find Egyptian banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pounds and 5, 10, 25 and 40 piastre. Egyptian coins come in 1 pound and 1, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 40 piastre.