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| Issuer | Banque de Syrie et du Grand-Liban |
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| Year | 1939 |
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| Value | 10 Pounds (10 SYP) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is dominated by the bold overprint 'SYRIE 1939' at top centre, applied in letterpress over the original note design. An octagonal blank reserve panel occupies the left field, flanked by Arabic inscriptions and ornamental arabesque borders. Two manuscript signatures appear in the lower central area, with serial numbers and prefix letters at the four corners within a richly decorated geometric frame. |
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| Obverse lettering | SYRIE 1939 عشر ليرات CL. SERVEAU FEC E. DELOCHE SC. |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a central vignette of the ancient Venus Temple ruins at Baalbek, rendered in fine intaglio engraving with atmospheric cloud work above the standing columns. The denomination '10' appears in each corner within the ornate guilloche border, and the title panel below the vignette bears the principal inscriptions. An octagonal blank panel to the right mirrors the obverse composition, framed by an elaborate geometric and floral border in terracotta and blue tones. |
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