Australian Dollar to Egyptian Pound — exchange rate

The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.

One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.

The Egyptian pound (LE) is the currency of Egypt. It can also be referred to as the livre or guinea as in outdated terms. A simplified name for the currency is EGP.

The Egyptian pound can be subdivided into 100 small coins named piastres. The currency was 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.