Description
🇱🇾 United Kingdom of Libya – 10 Piastres
Country: United Kingdom of Libya
Denomination: 10 Piastres
Year: 1951
Islamic Year: 1371 AH
Pick Number: P-6a
Serial Number: K/9 664344
🖼️ Design & Features
Front design:
Arabic inscriptions
Ruins of classical Roman architecture (symbolizing Libya’s ancient heritage)
Palm tree on the right side
Language: Arabic
Color scheme: Soft pastel tones (green, pink, and beige)
🏛️ Historical Context
Issued shortly after Libya gained independence in 1951, during the reign of King Idris I.
Piastres were subdivisions of the Libyan pound at that time.
📊 Grading (as shown on the holder)
Grading company: DIM Currency
Grade: Choice Extremely Fine (XF 45)
Year of grading: 2024
Indicates light circulation with strong detail and overall very attractive condition.
💎 Collector’s Notes
Early independence-era Libyan notes are highly collectible
Strong demand due to:
Short circulation period
Historical significance
Attractive classical imagery