Syrian Pound (SYP)
The Syrian Pound is issued by the Central Bank of Syria.
- Alphabetic code
- SYP
- Numeric code
- 760
- Symbol
- £S
- Minor units
- 2
- Example
- SYP 1,234.50
- Used in
- Syria
History
- 1920 A Syrian pound linked to the French franc is introduced for the French-mandated territories of Syria and Lebanon.
- 1948 The Syrian and Lebanese monetary systems separate.
- 2011 The outbreak of conflict is followed by a long depreciation of the Syrian pound.
- 2025 Decree 293 authorises a new banknote system that removes two zeros, with 100 old Syrian pounds equal to one new pound.
- 2026 The decree takes effect on 1 January, providing for a phased exchange and withdrawal of old banknotes under the central bank’s timetable.