FACT 1: The currency of Syria is the Syrian Pound. It's code is SYP and symbol is £. According to our data, SYP to USD is the most popular Syrian Pound exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Syria are: £5, £10, £25, £50, £100, £200, £500, £1000. It's used solely in Syria.

FACT 3: Prior to adopting the Pound in 1947, Syria used the Egyptian Pound whilst under French occupation. A rare currency feature was introduced in 2003, with 5, 10 and 25 Pound coins featuring security holograms.

TRY
Turkish Lira

FACT 1: The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. It’s code is TRY. According to our data, GBP to TRY is the most popular Lira exchange rate conversion. The Turkish Lira has a number of nicknames, including: Kağıt, Mangır, Papel.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Turkey are: 5, 10, 20, 50. It's used in North Cyprus & Turkey.

FACT 3: The Turkish Lira was reintroduced in 2005 after suffering depreciation in value with the previous Lira. The currency symbol was the result of a worldwide contest and amalgamates an anchor and the letters T' and 'L' for Turkish Lira.