What is EGP? EGP, or the Egyptian Pound, is the official currency of Egypt. Its symbol is the Egyptian pound sign (£) and its ISO 4217 code is EGP. The EGP is divided into 100 piastres (also known as qirsh). History of the EGP The EGP has a long history, dating back to the establishment of the Kingdom of Egypt in 1805. The first Egyptian pound was introduced in 1838, and it was pegged to the...
EGP: A Comprehensive Guide
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