Sudan | 2 Pounds Banknote | 2011 - 2017 | Coffee Pot | Water Jugs | Incense Burner | Woven Mats and Baskets | Headrest | Lyre | Trumpets | Drums | Xylophone | Thumb Piano | Violin

Number of banknotes: 1

Condition: Uncirculated

Denomination: 2 Pounds

Value: 2 Pounds 2SDG = EUR 0.0028

Currency: Third pound

Currency rate: 2 Pounds 2SDG = EUR 0.0028

Type: Standard circulation banknotes

Condition: Uncirculated

Year: 2011 - 2017

Numismatic period: Republic 1985-date

Composition: Paper

Weight: 1 g.

Shape: Rectangular

Issuing bank: Central Bank of Sudan (بنك السودان المركزي)

Size: 144 × 64mm

Catalog numbers: P:71

Watermark: © oXide3030 (CC BY-NC-SA)

Obverse: Front: Traditional Sudanese Pottery:*Jebena (Coffee Pot): You can see the distinct long-necked coffee pot used in the traditional Sudanese coffee ceremony. It is often accompanied by small ceramic cups (seen in front of the larger vessels).*Gulla (Water Jugs): Large, porous clay jugs used for cooling water. These are a staple in Sudanese households and public spaces, designed to keep water cool through evaporation.*Bakhour (Incense Burner): The taller, footed ceramic piece is likely a burner used for aromatic woods and resins, a central part of Sudanese hospitality.*Woven Mats and Baskets: In the background, there are patterns representing Tabaq (woven food covers) and trays made from palm fronds, often dyed in vibrant reds and purples.*Wooden Headrest: On the far right is a traditional carved wooden headrest, used to protect elaborate hairstyles while sleeping.Back: Traditional Musical Instruments, featuring instruments from various regions:*Tambour (Lyre): The most prominent instrument is the five-stringed bowl lyre, common in northern and eastern Sudan. It consists of a wooden bowl resonator covered in skin with two arms and a crossbar.*Waza (Trumpets): On the far left, you see long, curved wooden trumpets. These are typically played in orchestras by the Berta people of the Blue Nile region, with each instrument producing a single note.*Nogara (Drums): A large, standing cylindrical drum is shown, representing the heartbeat of many Sudanese folk dances.*Balafon / Xylophone: In the center-left, there is a traditional xylophone with wooden slats, often played with mallets.*Thumb Piano (Likembe/Kalimba): Small hand-held instruments with metal tines are also depicted, common in the southern regions of the country.*Violin: While most instruments are traditional/folk, a modern violin is included in the arrangement, symbolizing the blend of traditional rhythms with classical influences in modern Sudanese music.Signatures; vertical strip in gold print

Obverse lettering: Serial number

Reverse: Musical instruments and music scores

Reverse lettering: Central Bank of SudanLegal Tender BanknoteTwo Sudanese Pounds2