Lebanon Livre Banknotes Set - UNC Condition (1964-1993)
Lebanon Livre Banknotes Set - UNC Condition (1964-1993)
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Lebanon Livre System Banknotes Set - UNC Condition (1964-1993)This complete Lebanon Livre banknotes set features seven historic denominations showcasing Lebanon's rich cultural heritage. Each uncirculated (UNC) note from the 1964-1993 series displays iconic archaeological sites and natural wonders, preserved in archival-quality sleeves.Historical SignificanceIssued during Lebanon's golden age of tourism (1960s-1980s), these banknotes reflect the country's identity as the "Switzerland of the Middle East." The designs highlight:Roman/Byzantine archaeological sitesCrusader-era castlesNatural landmarksOttoman architectureNational symbols (cedar trees)Lebanon Livre Banknotes Collection Details1 Livre Note (Pick #61)Front Design:Columns of Jupiter Temple in Baalbek - One of the largest Roman temple complexes ever built (1st century AD)Back Design:Jeita Grotto - Lebanon's spectacular limestone caves extending nearly 9km5 Livre Note (Pick #62)Front Design:National Museum of Beirut - Houses over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5 millenniaBack Design:Kalb River Bridge - Historic crossing point with ancient Egyptian inscriptions10 Livre Note (Pick #63)Front Design:Ruins of Anjar - UNESCO-listed Umayyad city with unique Greco-Roman/Arab fusion architectureBack Design:Raouché Pigeon Rocks - Iconic Beirut coastal formations rising 60m from the sea25 Livre Note (Pick #64)Front Design:Sea Castle of Sidon - Crusader fortress built in 1228 AD on a Phoenician islandBack Design:Mshayleh Fortress - Ottoman-era military structure with panoramic coastal views50 Livre Note (Pick #65)Front Design:Bacchus Temple, Baalbek - Best-preserved Roman temple dedicated to the wine godBack Design:Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles - Crusader fortress in Tripoli with 12th-century origins100 Livre Note (Pick #66)Front Design:Beit ed-Dine Palace - 19th-century Ottoman/Lebanese architectural masterpieceBack Design:Cedar Trees - National symbol of Lebanon dating back to Phoenician times250 Livre Note (Pick #67)Front Design:Tyre Ruins - Ancient Phoenician city with Roman hippodrome (UNESCO World Heritage)Back Design:Baalbek Grand Temple Podium - Massive stone platform for Jupiter templeSet IncludesAll 7 denominations (1-250 Livre)Original UNC condition (1964-1993)Archival-quality currency sleevesProtective hardcase portfolioHistorical information sheetCertificate of authenticityCollector's InsightThis pre-civil war series represents Lebanon's cultural zenith, featuring:5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites3 Crusader castles2 Roman temple complexesNational symbols (cedars)Complete sets in UNC condition become increasingly scarce as most circulating notes were damaged during Lebanon's 15-year civil war.














