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Fouad I of Egypt, 50 Piastres
uncommon1900-1945

Fouad I of Egypt, 50 Piastres

Egypt · 1926 · 50 Piastres

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Fouad I of Egypt facing left, framed by an ornate border. The country name and denomination are inscribed in both Arabic and Latin scripts.

Issued during the reign of King Fouad I, this stamp is part of a definitive series depicting the monarch, a common practice for newly independent or established kingdoms to assert national identity.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Egyptian Post · License: Public domain

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