1 Livre, Bank of Lebanon, Lebanon, 1964–1980 (Pick 61)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1964-1980
Issuing entity
LebanonThis 1 Livre note was issued in Lebanon by the Bank of Lebanon, with dates recorded from 1964–1980. It belongs to the Lebanese pound (1939-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1943-date). It measures 135 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 61.
Obverse: Brown on light-blue underprint. Columns of Baalbek. Its lettering reads “بنك لبنان / ليرة واحدة”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Lebanon One Pound”. Reverse: Brown print. Jeita Cavern. Its lettering reads “Banque du Liban / Une livre”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Lebanon One Pound”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Two eagles. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1 July 1964. Demonetized: Yes.
Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 135 × 65 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- Two eagles
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (1939-date)
- Demonetized
- Yes
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Lebanon
Design
- Obverse
- Brown on light-blue underprint. Columns of Baalbek.
- Reverse
- Brown print. Jeita Cavern.
- Obverse lettering
- بنك لبنان / ليرة واحدة
- Reverse lettering
- Banque du Liban / Une livre
Identification
- Value
- 1 Livre
- Dates recorded
- 1964-1980
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 61
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P61
- NumistaN# 207568
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.