5 Līrāt / Livres Lake Qaraoun
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1943-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Livres 5 LBP = USD 0.000056 |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lake Qaraoun
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
★ مَصرف لبنَان ★
بُحَيرة القَرعُون
Translation:
Bank of Lebanon
Lake Qaraoun
Edge
Plain
Comment
Silver Set Issue Price: 700,000 LBP
The "Natural Scenes from Lebanon" is a set of 4 coins featuring 4 wonderful Lebanese natural landmarks : The Raouche Rock, The Jeita Grotto, The Cedars of Lebanon, and The Qaraoun Lake.
© Image courtesy of Banque du Liban
Lake Qaraoun (Arabic: بحيرة القرعون) is an artificial lake or reservoir located in the southern region of the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. It was created near Qaraoun village in 1959 by building a 61-metre-high (200 ft) concrete-faced rockfill dam (the largest dam in Lebanon) in the middle reaches of the Litani River (longest river in Lebanon). The reservoir has been used for hydropower generation (190 megawatts or 250,000 horsepower), domestic water supply, and for irrigation of 27,500 hectares (68,000 acres).
The annual surface water flow in the Litani River received at Lake Qaraoun is 420 million cubic metres. This flow is used for generating hydroelectric power of 600 GWh at three hydroelectric power stations at Markaba, Awali and Jun with the total installed capacity of 190 megawatts (250,000 hp). During the dry season, 30 million cubic metres of water is diverted from Markaba power station to meet the needs of the Kassmieh irrigation project.
The lake is a habitat for some 20,000 migratory birds which visit it annually.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Līrāt / Livres (Lake Qaraoun) 2012 from Lebanon made of Silver (.999) weighing 28.28 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the beauty of Lake Qaraoun, a popular tourist destination in Lebanon known for its picturesque views and rich history. The coin's design includes an image of the lake, surrounded by mountains and trees, with the coin's denomination and country of origin inscribed in both Arabic and Latin scripts. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, Lebanese culture, or natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Līrāt / Livres (Lake Qaraoun) 2012 coin.
