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2½ Qirush / Piastres
1955 year| Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 2.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1943-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1955 |
| Value | 2½ Piastres (0.025 LBP) |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIASTRES
2½ 2½
1955
REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE
Translation: Lebanese Republic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2½ Qirush / Piastres 1955 coin from Lebanon made of Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) weighing 2.75 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Lebanon. In 1955, Lebanon was experiencing political instability and economic difficulties, which led to the devaluation of the Lebanese pound. The government responded by introducing a new currency, the Lebanese lira, which replaced the piastre as the official currency. Despite this change, the 2½ Qirush / Piastres 1955 coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Qirush / Piastres 1955 coin.
