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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dec 19, 20201 min read
The Sultan's Master Architect: 10,000 Lira (Turkey, 1989)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features Chief...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
Airborne Disaster, Possible New Beginning: 5,000 Lira (Turkey, 1990)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features the...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
The Cannon Gate Palace: 50 Lira (Turkey, 1983)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features the...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
Atatürk's Tomb, Monument To A Founder: 20 Lira (Turkey, 1979)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features 2 of 3...
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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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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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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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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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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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