Description
Banknote Details (English):
Country: Lebanon
Issuing Authority: Banque du Liban
Denomination: 1,000 Lebanese Pounds (Livres / Lira)
Date of Issue: 1 January 1988
Catalog Reference: Pick #69a
Serial Number: As shown on the note (visible in the holder)
Design & Features:
Front (Obverse): Ornamental geometric patterns with the denomination “One Thousand” in Arabic at the center.
Back (Reverse): Map of Lebanon highlighting the coastline, with decorative motifs.
Primary Colors: Blue-green tones with light brown accents.
Language: Arabic (French appears on some Lebanese issues, but this design is primarily Arabic).
Condition & Grading:
Professionally graded and encapsulated by DIM Currency.
Grade: Choice Extremely Fine 45 (XF45) — very light circulation wear, strong eye appeal, crisp details.
Collector Notes:
Late-1980s Lebanese banknotes are popular with collectors, especially in XF or higher grades.
Third-party grading generally improves market confidence and liquidity.
If you’d like, I can provide a current market value range, or compare it with other Lebanese 1,000-lira issues.