US Dollar to Egyptian Pound

American dollar, the US dollar (international symbol: $, code: 840, bank code: USD) is the official currency of the United States of America since 1861. The name comes from the modified word "thaler "- a German ancient coin. It is the main currency of the USA, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands.

It has replaced the national currency in Zimbabwe. The US dollar is one of the main reserve currencies in the world.Depending on denomination, the banknotes bear on the front side portraits of the statesmen - Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, Jefferson, Franklin, and on the reverse - historical monuments such as the Capitol, the White House or the Treasury.

The Egyptian pound (sign LE, code EGP) is the currency of Egypt. It can also be referred to as the livre or guinea as in outdated terms. The Egyptian pound can be subdivided into 100 small coins named piastres.

The currency has been 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.