Northern Africa
Egypt (EGY)
8 series · 17 pieces · 8 with images
59% of Egypt pieces in collection (10 / 17)
Series complete 3 · partial 2 · wanted 3 · of 8 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalCairo
LanguageArabic
CurrencyEgyptian pound
First emission25 July 1956
Scouting since1914
The issuing authority
Egypt issued its first postage stamps in 1866. Egypt Post is the postal administration. The capital is Cairo. Current issues are denominated in Egyptian pound.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Egyptian Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides, with origins in 1914. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1922).
