1950s Lebanon 5 Livres Banknote – XF – Banque du Liban – Historic Bridge Landscape

1950s Lebanon 5 Livres Banknote – XF – Banque du Liban – Historic Bridge Landscape
CA$6.00

Lebanon 5 Livres banknote, issued during the 1950s by the Banque du Liban, represents an important period in Lebanon’s early monetary history following independence. Notes from this era are admired for their elegant engraving, balanced design, and strong European banknote craftsmanship.

The obverse features refined Arabic and French inscriptions framed by intricate ornamental borders, reflecting Lebanon’s bilingual cultural identity. Traditional guilloché patterns and detailed line work provide both security and visual sophistication.

The reverse showcases a beautifully engraved stone arch bridge set within a mountainous landscape, symbolizing Lebanon’s natural beauty, infrastructure, and historic trade routes. The serene scene is rendered with depth and texture, typical of mid-20th-century intaglio printing by Thomas De La Rue & Company.

Circulating widely during the 1950s, this denomination was later replaced by updated designs as Lebanon modernized its currency system. Today, the 5 Livres note is popular with collectors of Middle Eastern banknotes, scenic landscape currency, and classic De La Rue issues. This Very Fine example offers an attractive and affordable addition to any world paper money collection.

Key Banknote Details

  • Country: Lebanon

  • Denomination: 5 Livres

  • Year of Issue: ND (1950s)

  • Issuer: Banque du Liban

  • Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company

  • Obverse: Arabic/French inscriptions, ornamental borders

  • Reverse: Historic stone bridge and mountain landscape

  • Condition: Xtra Fine (XF)