5 Piastres (1955 - 1961)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Piastres |
| Catalog Number | KM# 21 |
| Weight (g) | 3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.46 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
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Description:
Cedar tree in center with and Date below it. "الجمهورية اللبنانية" in Arabic at bottom. "5 قروش" at the top.
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Description:
Cedar tree in center with and Date below it. "الجمهورية اللبنانية" in Arabic at bottom. "5 قروش" at the top.
Reverse
Lettering:
5 PIASTRES
1961
*REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE*
Description:
Lion head in center. "5 PIASTRES" at top. Paris privy marks on both sides of the date below lion head. "REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE" at bottom.
5 PIASTRES
1961
*REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE*
Description:
Lion head in center. "5 PIASTRES" at top. Paris privy marks on both sides of the date below lion head. "REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE" at bottom.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 3,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | Very Common |