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The ancient Egyptians had no coins, nor any kind of money before the 26th dynasty. Payment was always in kind, meaning that instead of money workers received food, cooking oil, clothing and other items.
Strict records were kept of all payments so we have a very good idea of the monthly wages received by different workers: a foreman received 5.5 khar (1 khar = almost 79 litres) of wheat and 2 khar of barley, ordinary artisans got 4 khar of wheat and 1.5 khar of barley (there was no distinction between artists and workmen - they all got the same). A doctor got 5 khar of wheat and 1.75 khar of barley per month.
Artisans and other workers also received allowances of bread, cakes, beer, oil, fish, vegetables, dates, pottery, clothing, sandals, firewood and other things.
Pay was supposed to be given out on the last day of each Egyptian month but was often delayed.
Between themselves, Egyptians would barter for the things they needed, perhaps giving some onions or leeks for a new dress. No coinage was required.
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∙ 13y agoThey have what is called an Egyptian pound....similar to the pound in England
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∙ 13y agoIn current circulation in Egypt, there are the 5 Piastres coin, the 10 Piastres coin, 20 Piastres coin, 25 Piastres coin, 50 Piastres coin, and the 1 Pound coin.
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What is the currency used in Egypt?
The national currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound
Who is on Egypts currency?
egyptian pound
An Egyptian King?
An Egyptian King is called a Pharaoh.
What is the name of currency?
there is no true name for currency. currency is the type of "money" people use to purchase things for example US currency is called the dollar and England currency is called the pound
What is technique of making Egyptian jewellery called?
what is the techinque of making Egyptian jellwery called? it is Roccomonna
What currency does Egypt currently have?
It is mostly called as Egyptian pound
What is the Egyptian currency?
Egyptian pound
What is a Egyptian millieme?
The Egyptian pound or gineih, it is the Egyptian currency.
In Egypt what money do Egyptians use?
Egyptian currency is called pound in Arabic it is known as "Gineih" and Egyptian pound = 0.182249 U.S. dollars
What is the currency they use in Egyptian?
Egyptian pound (EGP)
What is the currency of Egypt?
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP or LE) ,called Gineih in Arabic. It is subdivided into piasters (100 piasters making up one Egyptian pound).Currency notes are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Egyptian Pounds. Coins are available in 5, 10, 20, 25, and 50 Piasters.There is no mandatory exchange upon entry, however, all Egyptian currency must be accompanied by an official exchange receipt when paying hotel bills. Bank branches are conveniently located at ports of entry, and in all major hotels.The currency used in Egypt is called the Egyptian pound. As of June 2014, 50 Egyptian pounds converted to US dollars, is $6.99 US.
What currency do Egyptians have?
The "Egyptian Pound" is the currency of Egypt. One "Egyptian Pound" contains 100 piasters.
What is the egyption currency?
Egyptian currency is based on the Egyptian pound, which is 100 piastras. There are notes and coins in various denominations.
What is the currency used in Egypt?
The national currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound
What is the currency used Egypt?
The national currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound
What is cairo's currency?
It is the Egyptian pound
Who is on Egypts currency?
egyptian pound
