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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.

Two interesting peculiarities of Egypt currency are that each note is written in two languages, Arabic and English, and that the smaller the note denomination, the smaller its physical size. The Arabic side of the note has engravings of architecturally and historically important mosques. The English side depicts the legacy of Ancient Egypt, with engravings of figures, statues and temples. Egyptian paper money is among the most beautiful, on account of its color and the use of Egyptian and Arab motifs in its design.

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. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited. The import of local currency is unlimited. The export of local currency is prohibited.

One-five pound note is a good tip for service.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted, but generally only in bigger hotels or restaurants in Cairo and restaurants in tourist areas. You may avoid additional exchange rate charges by using traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Ticket Prices (in Egyptian Pounds) at Egypt's most popular Tourist Attractions (Source: Luxor News)

Price / Tour Site EGP 20 / Abu Seir Pyramids EGP 80 / Abu Simbel Temples EGP 25 / Akhenaten Tomb EGP 35 / Alexandria National Museum EGP 30 / Aswan Museum EGP 25 / Ay Tomb EGP 45 / Bahareia Oasis EGP 30 / Beni Hassan Tombs EGP 05 / Causeway Of Unas Pyramid EGP 50 / Citadel Of Saladin In Cairo EGP 50 / Coptic Museum EGP 30 / Dahshur Pyramid EGP 30 / Deir El Bahari Temple EGP 30 / Deir El Medina Tombs EGP 35 / Dendera Temple EGP 60 / Pyramids Archeological Site EGP 50 / Edfu Temple EGP 60 / Egyptian Museum EGP 15 / Egyptian Treasures Exhibition EGP 30 / El Kab Tombs EGP 20 / Esna Temple EGP 100 / Great Pyramid of Khufu EGP 40 / Greco-Roman Museum EGP 35 / Hawara Pyramid EGP 40 / Islamic Art Museum EGP 65 / Karnak Temples EGP 30 / Kom Ombo EGP 80 / Luxor Museum EGP 50 / Luxor Temple

Price / Tour Site EGP 30 / Medinet Habu Temple EGP 35 / Meidum Pyramid EGP 25 / Menkaure Pyramid EGP 25 / Merit Amun Statue EGP 15 / Merneptah Temple EGP 50 / Mummification Museum Luxor EGP 100 / Mummy Room Cairo EGP 30 / New Tombs At Saqqara EGP 50 / Nubian Art Museum EGP 25 / Open Air Museum At Karnak EGP 30 / Ramesseum Temple EGP 30 / Ramose Tomb EGP 60 / Saqqara Archaeological Site EGP 30 / Second Pyramid (Khafre) EGP 50 / Solar Boat Museum EGP 25 / Sultan Hassan Mosque EGP 30 / Tel El Amarna EGP 50 / Temple Of Philae EGP 35 / Temple Of Kalabsha EGP 25 / Oracle Of Amen at Siwa EGP 30 / Temple Of Seti the First EGP 100 / Tomb Of Nefertari EGP 25 / Tomb Of Menna And Nakht EGP 50 / Tomb Of Rameses VI EGP 100 / Tomb Of Tutankhamun EGP 15 / Tombs Of Roy and Sheroy EGP 30 / Unfinished Obelisk EGP 80 / Valley Of The Kings EGP 35 / Valley Of The Queens