Up for sale is a Banque de Syrie et du Liban 1 Livre banknote, dated April 1st, 1939. VF. This iconic French Mandate-era note is a premier centerpiece capturing the exact historic and economic transition of the Levant on the absolute brink of World War II. Historical Context & Design Background Obverse Side (Front) – A Nation on the Brink of War Issued just months before the outbreak of WWII, this 1 Livre note holds immense wartime significance. When France was subsequently occupied by Nazi Germany, Lebanon and Syria fell under the control of the Vichy regime, making this specific 1939 printing a vital part of wartime economic history in the Middle East.
This product would be best fit for collectors of rare banknotes.
