The national currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), called Guineh in Arabic. It is divided into 100 piasters (Irsh in Arabic). 
You will find ATM machines in large towns, business & shopping centers and in big hotels.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

Coins: 50 piasters & 1 pound

EGP to US Dollar (an average rate): US$ 1=EGP 47