The Book
This book discusses the subject of paper currency, and includes five main chapters following a chronological order.
The first chapter discusses the topic when the circulated currency wasn’t money, but rather different kinds and forms for commercial exchange. The topic is presented in an interesting way, that takes the reader on a trip through the centuries.
The first chapter discusses the topic when the circulated currency wasn’t money, but rather different kinds and forms for commercial exchange. The topic is presented in an interesting way, that takes the reader on a trip through the centuries.
The second chapter, talks about the first issued paper currencies. It presents their various kinds and materials used in manufacturing them, and the security features implemented.
In the third chapter, the authors discuss the oddities of banknotes, and the purpose and circumstances behind their issuance in different sizes, shapes and categories. In addition, it mentions their defects and lists some banknotes that were never issued.
In the third chapter, the authors discuss the oddities of banknotes, and the purpose and circumstances behind their issuance in different sizes, shapes and categories. In addition, it mentions their defects and lists some banknotes that were never issued.
The fourth chapter talks about money stamps. The authors gave a historical insight about the stamps that are associated with banknotes, and the stamps that were used as a currency worldwide.
The fifth chapter entertains us with fascinating designs and specimens of Lebanese banknotes, that were not issued for circulation, but stayed as colorful paintings and stunning images. All of these banknotes never came to light, and because of their rarity and the difficulty to obtain them, most of them are only seen by few hobbyists.
The fifth chapter entertains us with fascinating designs and specimens of Lebanese banknotes, that were not issued for circulation, but stayed as colorful paintings and stunning images. All of these banknotes never came to light, and because of their rarity and the difficulty to obtain them, most of them are only seen by few hobbyists.
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The Authors
- Lebanese, born in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in 1980. Originally from Al-Taybeh village in the district of Marjayoun, South Lebanon.
- A researcher, hobbyist, and specialist in collecting international banknotes.
- Co-founder and former Vice President of the Lebanese Numismatic Association - L.N.A., (2014)
- Member of the International Banknote Society (IBNS)
- Holder of a diploma in Interior Architecture from the Institute of Fine Arts at the Lebanese University, in 2006.
- Participated in various local and international activities and exhibitions specialized in banknotes.
- Participated in numerous local and Arab; press, radio, and television interviews dedicated to collecting banknotes.
- Has many contributions in supporting hobbyists and authors and providing them with information, pictures and research material related to the hobby of collecting banknotes.
- Has many other interests and hobbies, including collecting stamps, musical records, Soviet medals, seashells and fossils.
- Worked in the educational field within his domain of studies at several Lebanese colleges and vocational institutes.
- Started collecting banknotes in 1989, with the Jordanian Dinar being the first in his collection.
- His Banknotes Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/world.paper.money
- Lebanese, born in al-Bennay, Aley district, in 1981.
- Holder of a BS in Computer Science from the Lebanese American University.
- Researcher, hobbyist and specialist in collecting international banknotes.
- Secretary of the Lebanese Numismatic Association - L.N.A.
- Member of the International Banknote Society (IBNS)
- First Responder and former Head of Station in the Lebanese Red Cross.
- Member of the Syndicate of Computer Sciences in Lebanon.
- Member and former President of the Socio-Cultural Association - Bennay.
- Participated in various local and international activities and exhibitions specialized in banknotes.
- Participated in various local press interviews about the hobby of collecting banknotes, as well as social work.
- Worked in the field of education in the domain of Information Technology.
- Started collecting banknotes in 1993, with the US Dollar being the first in his collection.
- His Banknotes Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/osbanknotecollection
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