Description
📌 General Information
Country: Lebanon 🇱🇧
Issuer: Banque du Liban (Central Bank of Lebanon)
Denomination: 1 Livre (Lebanese Pound)
Year Issued: 1980
Catalog Reference: Pick #61c
Condition (as shown): Superb Gem UNC (67 EPQ) → Very high-grade collectible
🎨 Front Design (Obverse)
Main Theme: Ancient ruins of Baalbek
Visible Elements:
Large Roman temple columns (Temple of Jupiter / Bacchus style)
Broken stone blocks and archaeological remains
Classical architecture symbolizing Lebanon’s rich ancient history
Language: Arabic (مصرف لبنان = Banque du Liban)
Denomination Text:
"ليرة واحدة" = One Lira
Serial Numbers: Printed in Arabic numerals (e.g., ١٧٣٦١٦٦١)
🏛️ Symbolism
The ruins represent:
Lebanon’s Phoenician & Roman heritage
Cultural identity and historical importance of Baalbek (UNESCO site today)
The design emphasizes strength, history, and civilization
🔐 Security Features (Typical for the Era)
Intricate fine-line engraving
Geometric background patterns
Serial numbering
No modern features like holograms (common for older notes)
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
Because of the grade 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality):
💵 Estimated value: $20 – $60+ USD
Value depends on demand, serial number, and market
Lower grades are usually much cheaper
⭐ Special Notes
This is a pre-inflation Lebanese currency, before major devaluation periods
High-grade slabbed notes like this are popular with collectors
The DIM Currency slab indicates professional grading and protection