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Encyclopedia > Lebanese pound

The Lebanese pound (Arabic lira, French livre, ISO 4217: LBP) is the currency unit of Lebanon. It is theoretically divided into 100 piastres (qirsh) but inflation has eliminated the subdivisions. The Arabic language (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), or simply Arabic (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... ISO 4217 is the international standard describing three letter codes (also known as the currency code) to define the names of currencies established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ... Originally a dollar size silver coin, the Piastre served as the major unit of currency of French Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos), and Ottoman Turkey. ...


Before World War I, the Ottoman lira was used. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the currency became the Egyptian pound in 1918. Upon gaining control of Syria and Lebanon, the French replaced the Egyptian pound with a new currency for Syria and Lebanon, the Syrian livre, which was linked to the French franc. In 1937, Lebanon got its own currency, still linked to the French franc and interchangeable with Syrian money. In 1941, following France's defeat by Nazi Germany, the currency was linked instead to the British pound sterling.[1] Combatants Allies: Serbia, Russia, France, Romania, Belgium, British Empire, United States, Italy, and others Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Casualties Military dead:5 million Civilian dead:3 million Total dead:8 million Military dead:4 million Civilian dead:3 million Total dead:7 million World War I... Imperial motto (Ottoman Turkish) دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) The Ottoman Empire at the height of its power (1683) Official language Ottoman Turkish Capital Söğüt (1299-1326), Bursa (1326-1365), Edirne (1365-1453), Ä°stanbul (1453-1922) Imperial anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Sovereigns Padishah of the Osmanl... The Turkish lira was the currency of Turkey until 2005. ... The Egyptian pound (Arabic: الجنيه المصرى Al-Junieh Al-Misri) is the current legal currency of the Arab Republic of Egypt. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... The Syrian pound or Syrian Lira as it is called in Arabic, is the form of currency used in Syria. ... French Franc. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ... UKP redirects here. ...

Coins in current use [2] Image File history File links Lebanese_pound_2. ... Image File history File links Lebanese_pound_2. ... Image File history File links Lebanese_pound. ... Image File history File links Lebanese_pound. ... A coin is usually a piece of hard material, generally metal and usually in the shape of a disc, which is issued by a government to be used as a form of money. ...

  • 50 pounds (rarely used)
  • 100 pounds (rarely used)
  • 250 pounds
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Banknotes in current use A £20 Ulster Bank banknote. ...

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Lebanese pound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (179 words)
The Lebanese pound (Arabic lira, French livre, ISO 4217: LBP) is the currency unit of Lebanon.
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the currency became the Egyptian pound in 1918.
Upon gaining control of Syria and Lebanon, the French replaced the Egyptian pound with a new currency for Syria and Lebanon, the Syrian livre, which was linked to the French franc.
Syrian pound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (642 words)
A rate of about 50 pounds to one dollar has been usual in the early 2000s, but the exchange rate is subject to fluctuations.
Following the fall of the Ottoman empire and the placing of Syria under a mandate, the Egyptian pound was used in the states under French and British mandates, including Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine.
The pound (or livre as it was then known) was introduced in 1919 and was initially worth 20 French francs.
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