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Lebanon Banknote 5 Livres 1986 DIM 40 AED

Name: Lebanon Banknote 5 Livres 1986 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 3rd April 2026

Description

🪙 Lebanon – 5 Livres (Lira) Banknote
📅 Issue & Authority
Country: Lebanon
Issuer: Banque du Liban (Central Bank of Lebanon)
Denomination: 5 Livres (5 Lebanese Pounds)
Date on note: 1 May 1986
Catalog reference: Pick #62d (as shown on the grading slab)
🧾 Condition / Grading
Grade: 68 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
This is a very high grade (near perfect):
Sharp corners
Original crisp paper
No folds or circulation signs
Professionally graded by DIM Currency
🎨 Front Design (Obverse)
Main color: Green
Central imagery:
A modern building (government / institutional architecture)
A classical Roman-style structure with columns (symbol of heritage)
Right side:
A Phoenician-style statue/figure raising arms
A bull statue at the top corner (symbol of ancient Phoenician culture)
Arabic text:
"مصرف لبنان" (Banque du Liban)
Denomination written as خمسة ليرات (5 Livres)
Serial numbers: Printed in Arabic numerals
🏛️ Symbolism
Combines:
Ancient Phoenician heritage (statues, bull)
Modern Lebanon (government buildings)
Represents Lebanon’s identity as a mix of history + modernity
🔐 Security Features
Watermark: Present (visible when held to light)
Fine line engraving: Prevents counterfeiting
Micro-pattern background
Serial numbers: Dual numbering system
No polymer or hologram (typical for 1980s notes)
📏 Physical Details
Material: Paper (cotton-based)
Color scheme: Green tones
Size: Standard small-format banknote (approx. 135–145 mm width range)
💰 Collector Value (Important)

Because of the 68 EPQ grade, this note is:

Highly collectible
Approximate market value:
💵 $40 – $120+ USD
Can be higher depending on demand and exact condition
⭐ Special Notes
5 Livres notes are no longer in circulation
High-grade Lebanese notes from the 1980s are increasing in demand
The grading slab significantly increases value