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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Hosriya during a ceremony launching the new Syrian currency in Damascus, 29 December 2025

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Video. Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency

Updated: 30/12/2025 - 18:03 GMT+1

President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.

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