Palestine pound
The Palestinian pound in Cyprus in 1942: The story of a currency that crossed the sea
In 1942, during World War II, Cyprus experienced a unique monetary event: the adoption of the Palestinian pound as temporary legal tender. This decision stemmed from a liquidity crisis facing the island, prompting the British authorities to take the unusual step of extending the use of another colony's currency. Historically, the Palestinian pound was the official currency in…
June 11, 2025Palestinian banknotes and negative templates
How to print banknotes: Printing banknotes involves complex and precise steps. This process is attributed to skilled engineers and craftsmen who operate large printing presses for long and arduous hours to print paper money in large bundles. These bundles are then cut using a special machine similar to a guillotine and distributed to banks. Special papers made of cotton or polymer and special inks are used…
February 3, 2023