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Syrian pound · SYP

£S symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1947

Currency family: Pound

The Syrian pound banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks from Syria's rich cultural heritage.

  • Introduced in 1947 following Syrian independence from French mandate rule
  • Replaced the Syrian pound that had been used during the French mandate period
  • Pegged to the British pound sterling until 1953, then to gold
  • Experienced significant devaluation during the Syrian civil war starting in 2011
  • Currently one of the world's weakest currencies due to economic crisis and conflict

Countries currently using this currency

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Syria

Related

Other Pound currencies

Egyptian Pound (EGP)Lebanese pound (LBP)Pound Sterling (GBP)South Sudanese pound (SSP)Sudanese pound (SDG)

Historical predecessor

French mandate franc