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Syria 5 Pounds Banknote / 1958 / VF

AED 250

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used only a few times

Posted on: 17th June 2026

Description

5 Syrian Pounds by the Central Bank of Syria.
Issue Date: 1958
Condition: Very Fine note with no flaws, not repaired, no tears. Strong paper & nice colours.
Watermark: Horse's Head.
Features:
(Front): Depicts a worker operating a piece of industrial machinery, symbolizing the country's mid-20th-century development.
(Back): Depicts the Ancient Citadel of Aleppo, one of the largest Citadels in the world.
Historical Context:
1958 was a significant year in Syrian history, marking the country's entry into the short-lived United Arab Republic (UAR), a political union with Egypt. It was also the year English replaced French on Syrian currency.