Lebanon - 25 Piatres, 1, 100 Livres (Pounds) 1942, 1961, 1983 - VF, UNC

Lebanon - 25 Piatres, 1, 100 Livres (Pounds) 1942, 1961, 1983 - VF, UNC Lot of 3 Lebanon banknotes 25 piastres Despite the 1937 agreement granting exclusive banknote issuance authority to the Banque de Syrie et du Liban, the outbreak of World War II caused a shortage of coinage in Lebanon, prompting the République Libanaise (French: Lebanese Republic, REP) to issue small change notes beginning in 1942. Observe: Arabic and French text; Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Reserve: Arabic and French text; Corinthian columns flanking walking horse. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Graveurs, Londres. 131 x 79 mm Pick: P36a 1 livre These notes were designed and printed by Thomas De La Rue to replace the preceding notes printed by the Banque de France, which had be successfully counterfeited Observe: Arabic and French text; remains of 13th century Citadel at Sea and mosque in port of Saida. Reserve: Arabic and French text; ruins of Corinthian columns of the Roman Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek. Solid security thread. Watermark: Bashir Shihab II. Printer: THOMAS DE LA RUE & CO. LTD. 140 x 70 mm Pick: P55g 100 livrers Observe: Arabic text; inner courtyard of Beiteddine Palace (summer residence of president). Reserve: Arabic and French text; cedar trees on mountainous landscape. Solid segmented security thread. Watermark: Bashir Shihab II. Printer: THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED. 160 x 90 mm. Pick: P66