Egyptian pound

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/egyptian-pound

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Egyptian pound?Central Bank of Egypt
2. What is the official currency?Egyptian pound (EGP)
3. What is the subdivision?1 Egyptian pound = 100 piastres (qirsh)
4. How many piastres make one Egyptian pound?One Egyptian pound is divided into 100 piastres. Piastres are the smaller pieces of money that people use for everyday shopping.
5. Why do Egyptian banknotes have pictures of pyramids and pharaohs?The pictures on the money celebrate Egypt’s ancient history. They remind everyone of famous monuments and help keep the country’s culture alive.

Monetary Policy: Actions undertaken by a central bank to manipulate the money supply and credit conditions to stimulate or restrain economic activity.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Barter: The exchange of goods or services for other goods or services without using money.
Polymer Banknotes: Banknotes made from a thin, flexible plastic material, offering enhanced durability and security features.