Banknote Billet Syrian Arab Republic 5 pounds 1982

The 5 Syrian Pounds banknote issued in 1982 is a representative example of Syrian fiduciary production of that era. Syria, whose national currency is the Syrian pound (pound), produced this banknote as part of its national monetary policy under the aegis of the Central Bank of Syria.

This banknote is distinguished by its iconographic motifs reflecting two fundamental dimensions of Syrian identity: ancient architectural heritage and traditional agricultural activity. The Bosra Theatre, depicted on this banknote, is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Syria. This Roman theatre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the city of Bosra, in the south of the country. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is renowned for its exceptional state of preservation and its capacity to accommodate several thousand spectators. Its representation on a banknote reflects the importance placed by Syrian authorities on promoting the country's historical heritage.

Complementing this architectural motif, the banknote also illustrates the cotton harvest, an agricultural activity that has long represented an essential economic pillar for Syria. Cotton, grown mainly in the Jazira region and the Euphrates Valley, is a strategic resource for the country, both in terms of exports and the local textile industry. Its integration into the graphic composition of the banknote underlines the authorities' desire to highlight national productive resources.

This banknote, with a face value of 5 pounds, belongs to an emblematic series of Syrian numismatics from the 1980s, a period marked by iconography blending civilisational heritage and the country's economic development.