Syria (Coins)

Area: 12,234 square miles                                                Population: 10,200,000

After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Syria became a French Mandate, and in 1944, independent. From 1958 to 1961 Syria belonged to the United Arab Republic.

Monetary System

100 Piastres = 1 Lira

1968 Syria 1 Lira (Ni) - Gem BU

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FAO Coin Plan issue. Obverse coat of arms. Rev. pair of hands holding sign reading “Campaign against Hunger”, above five ears of wheat. Outstanding gem uncirculated nickel coin with powerful bright luster and minimal marks. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SYRICN1L68F

$3.75

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