Watermarks are shown as seen from the front of the stamp.

1. The two pyramids were those for the First Issue, 1866-1867, with the narrow section either to the left or right. Also found inverted. 2. Third from left, the narrow star and crescent was used for the Second Issue, 1867, and the postage dues of 1884. These were not true watermarks but were impressed into the paper after manufacture. Also found inverted. 3. Fourth from left, "fatter" star and crescent used for the Third Issue, which was in use from 1872 to 1879. Also found inverted. 4. Narrower Star and crescent, found in two forms, used for the De La Rue issues of 1879-1920. Also found inverted and facing to left or right sideways.

1. Multiple star and crescent facing to the right was used on the Harrison printings of 1921-1926. Also found facing in all three other directions. 2. Multiple royal cipher (second from left), used by the Survey Department 1925-1957. Also found inverted, reversed, facing right and left. 3. Eagle and Republic of Egypt (second from right), used by the Survey Department 1957-1958. Also found inverted, facing right and left. 4. Eagle and masr (Egypt) used by the Survey Department 1958-1959. Also found inverted, facing right and left.

1. Multiple UAR (United Arab Republic) in Arabic and English, used by the Survey Department 1959-1962. Also found inverted. 2. As last, but with only 35mm separation between pattern repeat instead of 45mm. Used by the Survey Department 1959-1962 3. Multiple eagles 1962 to date.