1945 Lebanese 100 Livres Carpet Note Revealed
Summary
r/Lebanon showcases the ornate 1945 Lebanese 100 Livres carpet note, including a PMG 64 Specimen and a PMG 25 issued note. The announcement highlights how more than 1,000 forgeries discovered in 1952 led to the notes being withdrawn from circulation, sharing a fascinating piece of Lebanon’s currency history.
Our modern banknotes are So boring! 😢 This is what we had before - the 1945 100 Livres “Carpet Note” - PMG 64 Specimen & PMG 25
From my collection. One PMG 64 Specimen and one PMG 25 comment free issued note. These 'carpet notes' dubbed for their intricate and ornate design, were counterfeited at the time, with over 1,000 forgeries discovered in 1952, leading to their withdrawal from circulation.
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