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Collection Sudan #516

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25 SDG

Sudan 1987 1946_1989 XF P-P-37 Needs review ✦ AI 88%
Front · IMG_7227.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_7228.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Sudan
Currency SDG
Denomination 25
Series name First Sudanese Pound issue
Series year
Issue year 1987
Era 1946_1989
Legal status demonetized
Predecessor currency Sudanese Pound (1956–1992)
Successor currency Sudanese Dinar
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait
Reverse subject Central Bank of Sudan building in Khartoum
Watermark Clear oval field at right on back, typical Bank of Sudan watermark position
Color palette #8b7d6b,#4a5f5f,#f5e6d3
Themes architecture,agriculture,industry
Language / script Arabic and English (Latin script)

Front: The Bank of Sudan headquarters building in Khartoum, the central bank's main office constructed in the mid-20th century as the institutional seat of Sudan's monetary authority. The building represents the modern banking infrastructure established after Sudan's independence in 1956. The front features intricate geometric Islamic patterns and decorative motifs characteristic of Sudanese design, with the denomination '25' prominently displayed in the corners and 'Twenty-five Piastres' inscribed at bottom.

Back: Agricultural and industrial symbols of Sudan's economy, including a cotton plant (Sudan's principal cash crop and export commodity) in a diamond frame at left, and a central medallion with a traditional agricultural or industrial vessel, surrounded by laurel wreath symbolizing prosperity. The geometric patterns incorporate traditional Sudanese decorative elements. Arabic inscriptions include the issuing authority 'بنك السودان' (Bank of Sudan) at top and denomination text. Serial number C/350 783722 visible at lower left.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Bank of Sudan
Issuer (native) بنك السودان
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 150x75

Security features: microprint,intaglio,geometric_patterns

Geography

Sudan in Africa

Sudan in Africa. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This 25 piastre note belongs to the first series of Sudanese pounds issued by the Bank of Sudan following the redenomination in 1987. The Sudanese pound had been the country's currency since independence in 1956, with 100 piastres = 1 pound. This series was issued during the period 1987–1992, before the currency was replaced by the Sudanese dinar in 1992 (at 1 dinar = 10 pounds) during economic reforms. The note was demonetized in 1992 when the dinar was introduced. The design emphasizes Sudan's agricultural economy, particularly cotton production which dominated exports, and the institutional authority of the central bank. Pick P-37 is well-documented and commonly available to collectors.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # P-37
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1987–1992
Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date
Acquired from
Acquired price
Currency
Condition
Grade XF
Serial number C/350 783722
Serial prefix C/350

Note appears to have light circulation with minor handling marks and slight edge wear, but retains strong color and detail.

Valuation

What it's worth now

$2–$8
Type default range $2–$8
Valuation history (1)
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2026-05-10 07:13:40 2.0 8.0 USD ai from claude-sonnet-4-5
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History & extractions

AI extractions (1)
anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-10 07:13:40
status: ok · step 1 · $0.0403 · 7341↓ + 1219↑ tokens
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