Syria 5000 SYP Pounds UNC banknote

The obverse presents a Syrian soldier giving a salute beside the Syrian flag. As a result, the front carries a distinctly contemporary national theme that immediately separates this denomination from many Syrian notes centered primarily on architecture or historical personalities.

Arabic inscriptions identify the Central Bank of Syria and the 5,000 Pounds denomination. In addition, the 2021 variety carries the corresponding 1442 AH date. The combination of the soldier, flag, Arabic typography, and denomination elements gives the front a strong visual identity within the modern Syrian series.

In contrast to the modern imagery on the front, the reverse turns toward Syria’s archaeological heritage. It incorporates a fresco associated with the Temple of Baalshamin together with the Roman amphitheater of ancient Palmyra.

The archaeological composition connects the banknote with one of Syria’s most recognizable ancient sites. Furthermore, Arabic and Latin inscriptions accompany the design, while the denomination appears prominently as 5000 and Five Thousand Syrian Pounds.

Therefore, the two sides create a notable visual contrast: contemporary national imagery appears on the obverse, whereas ancient Syrian heritage defines the reverse.

• Watermark: Syrian Arab Republic coat of arms accompanied by an electrotype 5000.
• Security Element: Integrated security features become more visible when the note is examined against transmitted light.
• Micro-Perforation: The denomination is incorporated through micro-holes that can be observed when the banknote is held against light.
• Optical Detail: Additional security elements change in visibility according to the viewing angle.
• UV Features: Selected printed elements react under ultraviolet illumination.
• Paper Format: The banknote measures approximately 158 × 65 mm.

Collectors often organize Syrian banknotes by denomination, period, or design family. In that context, the 5,000 Pounds note provides an important high-denomination example from the later modern Syrian series.

Unlike the 2,000 Pounds P#117, its artwork does not rely on a presidential portrait. Instead, the front uses a soldier and national flag, while the reverse introduces archaeological imagery from Palmyra. Consequently, placing both denominations together gives collectors a broader view of the different themes used on contemporary Syrian paper money.

Furthermore, an UNC example allows the original printing, paper characteristics, and security details to remain clearly visible. For that reason, the note works particularly well in a denomination-based Syrian or wider Middle Eastern collection.

This product represents the 2021 · 1442 AH variety of the Syrian 5,000 Pounds P#118 type. The series also exists with other dates; therefore, collectors should distinguish the individual varieties when organizing a detailed Syrian collection.

Serial numbers and prefixes can vary from the example shown in the product photographs. However, the supplied banknote follows the stated 5,000 Pounds denomination, 2021 variety, and UNC condition.

• High denomination: 5,000 Syrian Pounds from the modern Syrian series.
• 2021 variety: Dated 1442 AH / 2021.
• P#118 reference: Clearly identifiable modern Syrian catalogue type.
• Contrasting artwork: Modern military imagery on the front and ancient Palmyra on the reverse.
• UNC condition: Suitable for collectors seeking a clean, uncirculated example.
• Collection role: Useful as an upper-denomination piece within a modern Syrian banknote group.

Within a modern Syrian collection, the 5,000 Pounds denomination pairs naturally with lower values such as the 2,000 Pounds issue. However, its different visual language gives the collection additional variety rather than simply repeating similar artwork.

For collectors assembling denominations in ascending order, this note can serve as the high-value endpoint of a selected modern Syrian set. Meanwhile, specialists can place it alongside other dated P#118 varieties to study changes within the same design family.

• Use archival protection: Store the banknote inside an acid-free, PVC-free currency sleeve.
• Protect the surface: Avoid unnecessary contact with the printed areas.
• Control the environment: Keep the note away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and heat.
• Preserve UNC quality: Handle carefully by the edges using clean, dry hands.

The Syrian 5000 Pounds P#118 combines a modern soldier-and-flag obverse with archaeological imagery from Palmyra, giving collectors two distinctly different aspects of Syrian identity within one modern UNC banknote.

• Dispatch: Orders are normally prepared within 1–3 business days.
• Protection: The banknote is carefully protected for collector-safe delivery.
• Serial Notice: Serial number and prefix may differ from the photographed example.
• Combined Shipping: Additional Syrian and world banknotes can be combined in the same order when available.