1964-1988 Lebanon 1-250 Livres Note Set
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Owing to its central location on the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon has always been a key location for trade and culture in the Middle East. Home to several World Heritage sites, Lebanon’s ancient civilizations date back thousands of years before Christ. The front and back designs on each note celebrate:
- 1 Livre – Baalbek columns with view of Jupiter Temple; Jeita Caverns
- 5 Livres – National Museum in capital of Beirut; Adonis Bridge built during the Roman Empire
- 10 Livres – 8th-Century ruins of Umayyad Palace; Pigeons Grotto off the coast of Beirut
- 25 Livres – Citadel of the Sea in Sidon built by crusaders in A.D. 1228; Msaylha Fortress, circa 17th century, north of Beirut
- 50 Livres – Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek; Tripoli Fortress ruins, north of Beirut
- 100 Livres – Beiteddine Palace built in early 19th Century; cedars covered by snow in the Kadisha “Holy” Valley, site of Christian monasteries
- 250 Livres – Roman hippodrome at Tyre on coast; Temple of Adonis ruins in Faqra on Mount Lebanon
These beautifully detailed and crisp Uncirculated bank notes are affordably priced. This set makes a splendid addition to a world currency collection or as a teaching aide for a class in geography or ancient history. Order today!
