Egyptian banks have provided about $55.1 billion to fund trade since the country floated its currency in November last year, a central bank official told Reuters on Tuesday.
The banks were able to extend up to $40 billion in documents for collections (IDCs) and letters of credit, and open new letters of credit for up to $15.1 billion dollars, the source said.
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