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Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

This Israeli banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Israeli Pound (Series 1975). The observe features a portrait of Henrietta...

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Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Jan 7, 20233 min read

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in...

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Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

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May 17, 20221 min read

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

This Israeli banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the "Old" Shekel (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait of Theodor Herzl...

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Modern Notes Of Lebanon, Geo-Art: 5,000 Livres (Lebanon, 2014)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Lebanon, Geo-Art: 5,000 Livres (Lebanon, 2014)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Livre (Series 2012-14). The obverse features the notes value, over panels...

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Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Dec 4, 20213 min read

Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in...

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Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 21, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

This Syrian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features 18th century Azm Palace (in...

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Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 21, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

This Syrian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features the ancient Roman Theatre at...

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Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Article

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Nov 16, 20213 min read

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira/Pound (4th Series, 1975). The 4th Series set the standard for...

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Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Nov 14, 20214 min read

Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in 1978,...

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Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article

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Nov 14, 20213 min read

Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira (2nd Series, Walks of Life). The 1958 "Walks of Life" series...

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Coins From The Levant: 25 Piastres (Lebanon, 1952)-Article

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Mar 10, 20212 min read

Coins From The Levant: 25 Piastres (Lebanon, 1952)-Article

This post-independence Lebanese coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the Lebanese Livre/ Pound (1952). The coin is a relatively...

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Coins From The Holy Land: 10 Prutah (Israel, 5709/1949)-Article

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Mar 3, 20213 min read

Coins From The Holy Land: 10 Prutah (Israel, 5709/1949)-Article

This early Israeli coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the Israeli Pound (1949). Shortly after the Israel's victory, during the...

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The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Tyre. (Note Size: 165 x 95 mm or 6.50 x 3.74 in) Observe Reverse Lebanese...

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Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the Beiteddine Palace and Lebanon Cedars at Horsh Ehden. (Note Size: 160 x 90 mm or 6.30 x 3.54 in)...

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Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle and Mseilha Fort. (Note Size: 150 x 80 mm or 5.90 x 3.15 in) Observe Reverse...

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Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Anjar and the Raouché Rocks. (Note Size: 145 x 75 mm or 5.70 x 2.95 in)...

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Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the National Museum of Beirut and the Nahr al-Kalb bridge. (Note Size: 140 x 70 mm or 5.51 x 2.75 in)...

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Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Temple of Jupiter in ancient city of Baalbek and the Jeita Grotto (cave). (Note Size: 165 x...

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