50 Piastres

Issuer	Banque de Syrie et du Grand-Liban
Year	1925
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Currency	Syrian pound (1920-1939)
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Obverse description	Printed in brown and green tones, the obverse is framed by an intricate Moorish-style geometric guilloche border. The centre-left field is occupied by a large octagonal blank vignette panel flanked by Arabic inscriptions giving the bank name and denomination, with the date 1925 rendered in Arabic script within the central text block. Two manuscript signatures cross the central field, with a serial number in the lower field and engravers' credits 'CL. SERVEAU FEC.' and 'BORNET SC.' at the lower left and right corners respectively.
Obverse lettering	بنك سوريا ولبنان الكبير خمسون غرشا CL. SERVEAU FEC. BORNET SC.
Reverse description	Printed in warm ochre, green, and red tones, the reverse carries a bold Moorish architectural arch vignette at left, through which a landscape with cedar trees is visible. The central field bears the French text 'GRAND-LIBAN' and 'CINQUANTE PIASTRES' with the redemption clause in smaller lettering, and '50 PIASTRES' in large numerals below. The border consists of elaborate geometric and zigzag guilloche work in the Arabesque style, with engravers' credits 'CL. SERVEAU FEC.' and 'BORNET SC.' at the lower corners.
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