Egyptian Pound to Euro — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Egypt

Currency Code, Symbol: EGP, E£

Denominations of coins in circulation: 25pt, 50pt, £1

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: £1, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100, £200

History: The Egyptian pound (LE) is the currency of Egypt. It can also be referred to as the livre or guinea as in outdated terms. A simplified name for the currency is EGP.The Egyptian pound can be subdivided into 100 small coins named piastres. The currency was introduced into circulation in 1885. The design of notes and coins was reconsidered several times, the currency’s level of protection has increased.Almost every banknote of the Egyptian pound features key mosques of the country. It serves as a reminder that Egypt is a Muslim state.Read More

Country of Circulation: European Union

Currency Code, Symbol: EUR, €

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100

History: The euro (sign: €, code: EUR, number: 978) is a currency unit that is used for payment on the Eurozone territory. It is used among the majority of European countries: in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Greece, etc. A common abbreviation of the currency is EUR.Every euro is worth 100 cents. Sometimes the coins are called eurocents to avoid misunderstanding. The € currency was introduced in 2002 after the official establishment of the European Union. It has replaced a lot of European currencies: Greek drachma, Lithuanian litas, Slovak krona and so on. Introducing euro on a vast territory has allowed to remove transfer commission connected to conversion. Many preserved local currencies have a rate closely tied to EUR.Read More