10 Qirush / Piastres 1968-1975 front 10 Qirush / Piastres 1968-1975 back
10 Qirush / Piastres 1968-1975 photo
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10 Qirush / Piastres

 
Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 3.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Republic (1943-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1968-1975
Value
10 Piastres 0.10 LBP = USD 0.0000011
Currency
Lebanese pound (1939-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#8177
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Two wreath branches surrounding the denomination.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
١٠
قروش
PIASTRES
10

Translation:
10
Piastre

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mint Set (booklet) issued in 2010:
Issue Price: 15,000 LBP