4 pounds 1951 — Libya ( Pick: 7 )
Banknote description
This banknote features the signatures of Abdul Razak Shaglouf and Mohmoud Bey Munataser. It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
Libya declared its independence on December 24, 1951.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Abdul Razak Shaglouf, Mohmoud Bey Munataser
- Date of issue
- 23 March 1951
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- blue on light orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 7
About this banknote
**About this banknote:**
The United Kingdom of Libya issued this banknote under the authority of the Libyan Currency Commission in 1951. This series was introduced following Libya's independence from Italian rule, marking its first national currency. It was part of the initial currency release to establish monetary independence and stability for the newly sovereign nation.
The front side design features ancient Roman columns from Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside a palm tree. The back prominently displays the denomination "Quarter Libyan Pound" with an intricate geometric pattern. This banknote, identified as Pick 7, was printed by De La Rue in London, featuring signatures by Abdul Razak Shaglouf and Mohmoud Bey Munataser.
