Description
🏦 General Information
Country: Syria 🇸🇾
Issuer: Central Bank of Syria
Denomination: 10 Syrian Pounds
Year: 1988
Hijri Year: AH 1408
Catalog (Pick #): 101d
Condition (Holder): About Uncirculated (AU)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
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Key Elements:
Main Title (Arabic):
مصرف سورية المركزي (Central Bank of Syria)
Denomination in Arabic:
عشرة ليرات سورية (Ten Syrian Pounds)
Main Illustration (Center):
Al-Azem Palace (Damascus)
Key Elements:
Main Title (Arabic):
مصرف سورية المركزي (Central Bank of Syria)
Denomination in Arabic:
عشرة ليرات سورية (Ten Syrian Pounds)
Main Illustration (Center):
Al-Azem Palace (Damascus) – historic Ottoman-era palace
Right Side Figure:
Woman in traditional Syrian dress, carrying a water jar
Watermark Area (Left):
Large blank circular area (visible when held to light)
Serial Number:
Example: L/118 735043 (in red & black)
Signatures:
Governor & Minister of Finance (printed)
🎨 Back (Reverse) Design
(Not shown in your image, but standard for this note)
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Key Elements:
Umayyad Mosque (Damascus) courtyard scene
Arabic inscriptions and denomination
Decorative geometric Islamic patterns
🔐 Security Features
✔️ Watermark: Visible in left circle when backlit
✔️ Intricate patterns: Fine geometric & Arabic designs
❌ No security thread (common for that period)
✔️ Color-shaded background to prevent copying
📏 Physical Specifications
Size: Approx. 156 × 76 mm
Material: Paper
Colors: Purple, green, brown tones
💰 Collector Notes
This is a classic Syrian pre-modern issue (before major redesigns)
Features iconic Damascus heritage (Al-Azem Palace & Umayyad Mosque)
Your example is graded AU (About Uncirculated) →
👉 Light handling, very high quality
💵 Approximate Value (2026 market):
AU condition: ~$10 – $25 USD (can vary by demand & grading)