سوريا
Encyclopedia of Syrian Currencies
The Encyclopedia of Syrian Currency, focusing on banknotes, is an important documentary work examining banknotes issued in Syria from the beginning of the last century to the present day. Author's Profile: Name: Adnan Jarwa. Adnan Jarwa was born in Aleppo on April 25, 1945, to a prominent Aleppan family. While engaged in his business activities, he became interested in Syrian currency and its study in 1997…
June 10, 2022Commemorative stamp marking the founding of Damascus Radio
“Damascus Radio Adorned with Diamonds” was the slogan adopted by the Ministry of Information to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Syrian Arab Republic Radio. To mark the occasion, the Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative stamp and postcard; the stamp was valued at 500 Syrian pounds and the postcard at 1500 Syrian pounds.
March 2, 2022Theft of Syrian currency
Our article today takes place in the port of Alexandria, Egypt, specifically in February 1921. It is a special investigation, the details of which were published in Al-Ahram newspaper on February 24, 1921. The article does not reflect the opinion of Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine or the source of the investigation. A major financial theft occurred, and Syria needed currency in general, and banknotes in particular, to improve its situation…
October 25, 2021World Civil Defence Day stamp
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Civil Defence Day, which falls on March 1st each year, in recognition of the efforts of civil defence agencies to maintain the safety and security of communities. The objectives of this day are as follows: to highlight the importance of disaster preparedness in all its forms; and to emphasize the essential role played by civil defence agencies…
March 2, 20215000 Syrian pounds
The Central Bank of Syria has determined that the time is right, given current economic conditions, to introduce the new 5000 Syrian Pound banknote. This new denomination will circulate alongside the existing banknotes starting January 24, 2021. It should be noted that the Central Bank is simultaneously working to find solutions for the cash shortage…
January 24, 2021World Arabic Language Day
Commemorative postage stamp for World Arabic Language Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp for World Arabic Language Day, which falls on December 18th of each year, with a value of 300 Syrian pounds.
December 18, 2020Honoring archaeologists
Commemorative postage stamps in honor of archaeologists: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps consisting of three stamps, each valued at (250) Syrian pounds, depicting Syrian figures in honor of archaeologists.”
December 10, 2020Health Army
Commemorative postage stamp in honor of the heroes of the health army: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps consisting of two stamps, each worth (250) Syrian pounds, and a postcard worth (1500) Syrian pounds, in honor of the heroes of the ”health army” in confronting the “Coronavirus” disease.”
December 7, 2020International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The stamp's value is 425 Syrian pounds.
December 3, 2020Postage stamp commemorating Culture Day
According to Syrian Post, the Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of "Culture Day." The stamp's value is 300 Syrian pounds.
November 24, 2020Postage stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Corrective Movement
According to the Syrian Postal Corporation, a commemorative postage stamp and card were issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Blessed Corrective Movement, which falls on the sixteenth of November. The stamp is valued at (300) Syrian pounds, and the card is valued at (1500) Syrian pounds.
November 16, 2020Postal Service and the History of Syria
In recognition of the invaluable work of the esteemed Professor Shaker Arqsousi in documenting the history of postal services in Syria through his numerous free publications over the years, all his works have been uploaded to the Arab Collector website to serve as a resource for all Arab enthusiasts and researchers in this rich area of Syrian history. We thank Professor Shaker for his valuable postal research and look forward to…
October 31, 2020Two commemorative postage stamps featuring Syrian wildlife
According to Syrian Post, the Syrian Postal Corporation issued two commemorative postage stamps of Syrian wildlife (hamsters). The value of the stamp is “250” Syrian pounds.
October 25, 2020World Tourism Day
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a set of commemorative postage stamps to mark World Tourism Day, with each stamp valued at 500 Syrian pounds. The stamps feature images of several lakes in Syria: Muzayrib in Daraa, Zarzar in the Damascus countryside, Mashqita in Latakia, Balluran in Latakia, and Qatina in Homs.
September 9, 2020From the British National Archives… 31/10/1957
The Syrian government submitted a request to the Egyptian government's Mint Authority to mint coins worth 4.5 million Syrian pounds in denominations of 25 piasters and 50 piasters.
March 30, 2020The Central Bank of Syria issues a new 2000 Syrian pound banknote.
The Central Bank of Syria issued a new 2,000 Syrian pound banknote today in an attempt to reduce the amount of cash circulating in the Syrian market after the Syrian pound's exchange rate plummeted from 50 pounds to the dollar to over 500 pounds currently due to the war that has been raging in Syria for more than six years.
July 2, 2017