1 pound 1967

Common. The 1967 Egyptian 1 Pound (Pick-37c) is a regular issue note with substantial circulation figures, evidenced by the robust eBay market data showing consistent sales activity across multiple grade levels. Recent eBay sales of ungraded UNC examples sold for $12.49 (2025), and PMG-graded examples in the 64-67 range consistently sell between $22-$45, with no evidence of premium pricing that would indicate scarcity. Catalog values from 2019 list UNC at $10, confirming this as an affordable, accessible note for collectors.

Issued during the height of Egypt's revolutionary period under Nasser's government, this 1967 note celebrates ancient Egyptian heritage through the prominent placement of Tutankhamen's funerary mask on the obverse—connecting modern Egypt to its pharaonic legacy. The reverse features the Egyptian eagle, a symbol of national sovereignty adopted during the post-1952 revolution, reflecting Egypt's assertion of independence and cultural pride during this transformative era. The bilingual English-Arabic inscriptions underscore Egypt's position as a modern nation-state while honoring its classical heritage.

The obverse features Tutankhamen's death mask (from his famous funerary treasures discovered in the Valley of the Kings) rendered in profile within a circular ornamental frame on the right side, symbolizing Egypt's connection to its ancient pharaonic civilization. The note employs an elaborate color scheme of pink/mauve, green, and cream with blue accents, decorated with intricate Islamic geometric patterns, arabesques, and floral motifs in ornamental cartouches. The reverse displays the Egyptian eagle (Aquila symbol of the modern Egyptian state) in the center, rendered with radiating geometric sunburst lines and framed by Art Deco-style scrollwork and ornamental borders. The overall design represents a sophisticated synthesis of Islamic decorative arts and Western Art Deco styling, typical of mid-20th century Egyptian currency design.

FRONT: Central Bank of Egypt (البنك المركزى المصرى in Arabic), denomination "1" in both Arabic numerals (١) and Western numerals, with ornamental Arabic calligraphic text in the center cartouche (partially obscured by overprinting). Serial number visible as 0042196 in Arabic numerals. BACK: "CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT" (English), "ONE EGYPTIAN POUND" (English), and denomination "1" in all four corners. Arabic denominations also present on reverse.

Intaglio (line engraving) with multi-color printing. The fine line guilloche patterns, complex geometric watermark designs, and color shifts visible in the visual analysis are characteristic of high-security intaglio production. This note was likely produced by a European security printer (the Central Bank of Egypt contracted with firms such as De La Rue or similar during this period), employing traditional steel-plate engraving combined with specialized multi-color overprinting to achieve the security features and aesthetic complexity.

This example represents the standard 1967 issue variant within the Pick-37c designation. The visual analysis indicates this is the blue-green on lilac and multicolored underprint variety with Tutankhamen's mask on the obverse and green back, as documented in the reference catalogs. The serial number 0042196 and absence of any exceptional overprints or markings suggest this is a typical production specimen. PMG population data indicates the Pick-37 base number has limited variant cataloging, with P-37a noted as a primary variant; this 1967 specimen likely falls within the standard circulation issue parameters.