2020-02-15 Sat

The Central Bank of Lebanon issued a new 50,000-livre polymer note commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Lebanese army on 1 August 2015.

The Lebanese Army (Lebanese Armed Forces) Day is celebrated on the 1st of August each year. Whilst this note was issued to celebrate the 70th Anniversary, the Lebanese Armed Forces were well in existence before 1945. Prior to 1.8.2015, the Lebanese Armed Forces were under the control of foreign power (the French government) and was handed over to the Lebanese National government from 1.8.1945, and since then celebrating this day as their anniversary annually.

The note is predominantly blue and shows all kinds of military themes. The front of the note depicts the motto of the army "Honor, Sacrifice, Loyalty". We also see a soldier carrying the Lebanese flag and a silhouette of two soldiers where the special ink gives the effect of a camouflage uniform. The Reverse of the Banknote features the Lebanese Army’s Slogan on the front side with a soldier holding the Lebanese flag and the Army Martyrs memorial as well as the number 70 on the back.

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