Egypt currency
The
unit for Egypt currency is the pound (EGP; symbol E£) = 100
piastres. Notes are in denominations of E£100, 50, 20, 10,
5, 1, 50 piastres and 25 piastres. Coins are in denominations of
20, 10 and 5 piastres.
Currency exchange is available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. Banks often have better exchange rates than bureaux de change or hotels. All common international currencies are accepted.
