10 Livres LIBAN 1939

Issuer	Banque de Syrie et du Grand-Liban
Year	1939
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Value	10 Livres
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Obverse description	The obverse is dominated by Arabic text at centre, including the denomination عشر ليرات (ten livres), serial number, date, and redemption clause, all set within a large octagonal guilloche panel framed by an intricate floral and foliate border in red and brown. A black overprint reading LIBAN 1939 appears at the top, accompanied by Arabic script, with the numeral 10 in red at the lower right. Two manuscript signatures appear below the central text block.
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Reverse description	The reverse presents a large intaglio vignette of the Temple of Venus at Baalbek at centre-left, rendered in fine engraved detail with surrounding landscape and architectural ruins. An octagonal guilloche panel occupies the right portion of the note, while the denomination DIX LIVRES is inscribed in large letters below the central vignette. The entire composition is framed by a dense guilloche border in red with floral corner ornaments, and the issuer's name is printed across the top.
Reverse lettering	GRAND-LIBAN BANQUE DE SYRIE ET DU GRAND-LIBAN DIX LIVRES REMBOURSABLE AU PORTEUR EN CHÈQUE SUR PARIS OU MARSEILLE À RAISON DE VINGT FRANCS LA LIVRE CL. SERVEAU FEC. E. DELOCHE SC.
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