Syria 50 Pounds UNC Banknote | 1998 | P#107

Citadel of Aleppo

At the center of the front appears the Citadel of Aleppo, one of Syria’s most recognizable historic fortified landmarks. Its prominent position gives the banknote a strong architectural identity and makes P#107 immediately recognizable within the series.

The citadel also creates an effective starting point for collectors studying how Syrian banknotes used important monuments to represent different parts of the country’s cultural landscape.

Noria of Hama

To the right is one of the famous Norias of Hama on the Orontes River. More specifically, the design depicts the large traditional water wheel known as Al-Na’urah al-Muhammadiyah.

These wooden wheels historically raised river water into aqueduct systems. Consequently, their appearance adds a traditional engineering and water-management theme alongside the fortified architecture of Aleppo.

Medieval Astrolabe & Archaeological Details

Another important element is a medieval Arabic astrolabe. This scientific instrument adds an intellectual and scientific dimension to the front design rather than leaving the composition focused only on architecture.

In addition, old vessels appear near the lower corners. Together, these smaller archaeological elements strengthen the connection between P#107 and Syria’s material heritage.

Al-Assad National Library

The reverse changes direction from historic Aleppo and Hama toward modern Damascus. On the left appears the Al-Assad National Library, representing an important cultural and educational institution in the capital.

A grapevine branch appears above this part of the composition, adding a natural decorative element to the architectural scene.

Abbasiyyin Stadium

At the upper center is Abbasiyyin Stadium in Damascus. Its inclusion introduces sport and modern public infrastructure into a banknote otherwise strongly associated with heritage and education.

Students & Education

Below the stadium is a scene showing pupils and students learning at school. Therefore, the reverse is not simply a collection of Damascus buildings. Instead, it develops a broader theme involving culture, education, public life, and modern institutions.

As a result, the two sides complement each other particularly well: the front emphasizes historical architecture, traditional engineering, archaeology, and science, whereas the reverse focuses more strongly on modern cultural and educational life.

• Watermark: Arabian horse head visible when viewed against transmitted light.
• Security Thread: Windowed thread integrated into the banknote.
• Thread Layout: The security thread appears through multiple windows on the front.
• Serial Numbers: Black serial numbers use both Eastern Arabic and Western numerals.
• Printing: Detailed multicolour printing combines brown, orange-brown, green, and complementary underprint tones.
• Dimensions: Approximately 150 × 75 mm.

Why P#107 Is a Strong Starting Note

Collectors often approach a banknote series by denomination, Pick number, historical theme, or visual subject. P#107 works particularly well across several of these approaches.

First, it represents the 50 Pounds denomination. More importantly for series collectors, however, it occupies the opening position of the consecutive P#107–P#111 sequence.

Therefore, a collector planning to build the complete group has a natural place to begin.

Four Themes on One Banknote

Another strength of this issue is its unusually broad subject matter. The Citadel represents historic architecture, while the Hama water wheel introduces traditional engineering. Meanwhile, the astrolabe contributes a scientific element.

The reverse then adds a library, stadium, and students. Consequently, P#107 covers heritage, science, education, culture, sport, and public infrastructure without relying on a portrait as its primary visual subject.

The Syria 50 Pounds P#107 occupies the first position in the denomination sequence we are building.

Collectors can begin here with 50 Pounds and then continue through the higher denominations represented by P#108, P#109, P#110, and P#111.

Accordingly, this note has a clear collection role beyond its individual design. It establishes the starting point for an organized five-note Syrian series rather than functioning only as an isolated 50 Pounds example.

• Pick P#107: Opening reference in the P#107–P#111 collector sequence.
• 1998 issue: Clearly dated example from this earlier Syrian banknote generation.
• Aleppo & Hama: Combines two recognizable Syrian locations on the front.
• Scientific detail: Medieval Arabic astrolabe adds another collecting theme.
• Damascus reverse: National Library, Abbasiyyin Stadium, and students create a modern institutional contrast.
• UNC condition: Suitable for clean album presentation and archival storage.

• Use archival protection: Place the banknote inside an acid-free, PVC-free currency sleeve.
• Handle carefully: Hold the note by its edges with clean and dry hands.
• Avoid sunlight: Prolonged exposure can gradually affect printed colours.
• Control humidity: Store the banknote in a dry and stable environment.
• Catalogue the sequence: Label this note as P#107 if building the complete P#107–P#111 group.
• Maintain UNC quality: Finally, avoid folding, laminating, taping, or writing directly on the banknote.

Syria P#107 combines Aleppo, Hama, Damascus, science, education, and architecture on one 1998 banknote while providing the natural opening position for collectors building the P#107–P#111 sequence.

• Preparation: Orders are normally prepared within 1–3 business days.
• Protection: The banknote is carefully protected before shipment.
• Serial Notice: Serial number, prefix, and signature may differ from the photographed example.
• Combined Shipping: In addition, combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple Syrian or world banknotes.