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  • 5 Piastres 1968-1980, KM# 25, Lebanon
  • 5 Piastres 1968-1980, KM# 25, Lebanon
Obverse

Depicts a Lebanon cedar, date and inscription "Bank of Lebanon" below.

The Lebanon cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon. It grows in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, northwest Jordan, western Syria, and south-central Turkey.

Mintmark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia
Engraver general's privy mark: owl (Raymond Joly)

مصرف لبنان
1972-١٩٧٢
BANQUE DU LIBAN

Reverse

Two wreath branches surrounding the denomination.

٥
قروش
PIASTRES
5

Edge

5 Piastres

KM# 25
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 2.2 g
Diameter 18.04 mm
Thickness 1.26 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# 25.1, KM# 25.2
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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