The currency used in Egypt is the Egyptian pound. It is abbreviated as EGP and is often symbolized by £ or LE (Livre Égyptienne). The Egyptian pound is subdivided into 100 piastres (also called qirsh in Arabic) and historically into 1,000 milliemes. Banknotes come in denominations ranging from 1 to 200 pounds, while coins are issued in smaller denominations including piastres and 1 pound coins.