Banque Du Liban

Musee De La Banque Du Liban The Banque du Liban Museum opened to the public in November 2013 and offers free guided tours to the general public and students’ groups.

BDL Museum, which is the first money museum in Lebanon, displays oldest local currencies that have existed in Lebanon’s history, including ottoman banknotes, Lebanese bank notes dating since 1919 in addition to a selection of coins dating back since 5th century BC and covering different historical periods.

The museum’s collection includes as well a selection of international banknotes from all over the world.

A selection of interactive simulation games and hands- on activities is also available to make the visit of the museum about much more than money… shedding the light on the role of the Central bank and its different functions as well.

In addition, visitors to the BDL Museum can view a 10-minute documentary exploring the history and evolution of the currency in Lebanon.

Ottoman Banknote

This ottoman banknote of 20 kurush with the seal of Murad V (TL) serial number 2-31208, was numbered on the 30th august 1876, the day that Murad was put off the throne, according to the records of the Ottoman bank, with the seal of Ottoman Finance Minister Galib.

Coin 422

This unique coin in Bronze was minted in Tripoli in the Roman Period in 220/1 AD under Ruler Elagabal.The obverse features the bust of Elagabal; The reverse features a scene of sacrifice with Greek legend (of the Tripolitans) and Greek numerals (year 532). The type refers to the ritual of divination by studying animal’s entraits.

Coin 334

This coin representing the legend of Europe : the rapt of the Tyrian princess Europe by Zeus, was minted in Bronze in Sidon in the Roman Period in 117 AD under Ruler Hadrian.The obverse features the bust of Hadrian; The reverse features Europe seated on bull with Greek numerals (year 228) and a Greek legend (of the Sidonians the Holy).

Coin 320

This coin was minted in Bronze in Sidon in the Roman Period in 117 AD under Ruler Trajan.The obverse features the bust of Trajan; The reverse features Cadmos on prow with Greek numerals (year 227), and a Greek legend presenting Sidon with a naval command.

Lebanese Banknote 25LBP

This very rare banknote of 25 L. was printed on 1/2/1935. The obverse features geometrical figures; The reverse features Aleppo citadel.

Lebanese Banknote 250LBP

This extremely rare banknote was issued on 1/4/1939. For the first time a 250 banknote was issued ,the denomination of this banknote is very high, its purchasing power at that time represents something like 50000$ nowadays, very much sought after by the collectors. The obverse features Baptistery of Saint John’s Church in Byblos; The reverse features Castle of the Sea in Sidon.

Lebanese Banknote 100LBP

This piece of art banknote issued on 1/12/1945 was voted as most beautiful and artistic banknote “in the world” at a recent sale at an auction in April 2004(at Valkenburg near Maastrich), When questioned about the most beautiful bill in the world, 9 out of the 12 greatest banknote negotiators answered that it is the Lebanese 100 pound bill of 1945. The obverse features arabesques: The reverse features cedar of Lebanon and Mount Lebanon.

Banknote of Zanzibar

This banknote belonging to non-existing countries collection is very rare and important due to its historical background. Zanzibar came under British control in 1890. On April 26, 1964, Tanganyika and Zanzibar (with Pemba) united to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The name of the country, which remained within the Commonwealth, was changed to Tanzania on October 29, 1964.

Banknote of 50 Egyptian Pounds

This Purple & multicolored banknote issued in 1913 features Mameluke tombs with caravan in front.

Banknote of 10 Palestinian Pounds

This Blue & black banknote issued in 1932, features Crusader’s tower at Ramleh at left; The reverse features citadel of Jerusalem at center.