Syria - 5 Livre (Pounds) 1939 - Bank of Syria and Lebanon Issue - VF

Syria - 5 Livre (Pounds) 1939 - Bank of Syria and Lebanon Issue - VF These notes are dated 1 September 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland and set off World War II. There are separate Lebanese and Syrian versions of each denomination, with both types circulating throughout both lands. The only differences between the Lebanese and Syrian notes are the French name of the country printed horizontally in black ink at upper front (LIBAN or SYRIE), and the French name of the respective capital city (BEYROUTH or DAMAS) to the left of the date. Observe: Arabic and French text; horses; head of lion from frieze on Temple of Jupiter; mountain village with cedar trees in Lebanon. Reserve: Arabic and French text; columns and horses flanking cityscape of Beirut, Lebanon. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO LD GRAVEURS, LONDRES. 188 x 104 mm. Pick: P41a