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Syria begins circulating new currency following nationwide exchange process
By Xinhua Published: Jan 05, 2026 10:27 AM
A Syrian citizen exchanges newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)

A Syrian citizen exchanges newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)


 

A Syrian citizen shows newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)

A Syrian citizen shows newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)


 


 

Syrian citizens exchange newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)

Syrian citizens exchange newly issued Syrian pound banknotes at a designated exchange point in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 4, 2026. Syria has begun circulating its new currency following a nationwide exchange process launched earlier this month. (Photo: Xinhua)