New Orleans French Doughnuts Beignets are the state doughnut of Louisiana. Pronounced, ben-yay, New Orleans locals often call them French Doughnuts or French Market Doughnuts. Beignets were brought to Louisiana in the 1800's by the French Acadians from Nova Scotia. Although you're free to serve them any way you prefer, the traditional New Orleans beignet is a square piece of dough, about 3 x 3.
The Cyprus Pound, denoted by the symbol CYP, is the official currency used in Cyprus.
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP or LE) ,called Gineih in Arabic.It is subdivided into piasters (100 piasters making up one Egyptian pound). Currency notes are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Egyptian Pounds. Coins are available in 5, 10, 20, 25, and 50 Piasters.There is no mandatory exchange upon entry, however, all Egyptian currency must be accompanied by an official exchange receipt when paying hotel bills.Bank branches are conveniently located at ports of entry, and in all major hotels. The currency used in Egypt is called the Egyptian pound.here is no mandatory exchange upon entry, however, all Egyptian currency must be accompanied by an official exchange receipt when paying hotel bills. Bank branches are conveniently located at ports of entry, and in all major hotels. The currency used in Egypt is called the Egyptian pound.