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Numismatic Reference · July 2026 · 9 min read Lebanon’s 2026 Currency Reset: The New 500,000–5 Million Livres Notes and What They Mean for Collectors After nearly six years of financial collapse, Lebanon has authorized its first higher-denomination banknotes in a generation — a decision that instantly reframes the 100,000 livres note as the closing chapter of an era. Quick Answer In 2026, Lebanon’s Parliament approved a law authorizing the Banque du Liban …

Iran’s New 5 Million Rial Note: A Collector’s Tour of Persian Heritage on Currency Inside the 2026 Design Featuring the Agha Bozorg Mosque, the Tomb of Ferdowsi, and a Complete Guide to Collecting the Current Iranian Rial Series In February 2026, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran released a striking new variety of the 5 million rial note — a design that continues one of the most visually ambitious numismatic programs in the modern Middle East. Iranian currency h …