Egyptians see uncanny similarity in their new 10-pound banknotes – The National

Egyptians see uncanny similarity in their new 10-pound banknotes – The National

A new, British-designed Egyptian banknote has been both praised and panned — with some claiming it looks too similar to the UK's own 10-pound note.

Released into circulation last week, the Egyptian 10-pound note, worth $0.53, is the latest update of the country’s currency.

The polymer bill was designed and produced by British company De La Rue, which specialises in security features for banknotes.