200 SYP #519

Front

Decorative Islamic geometric floral rosette pattern at center, a hallmark of Syrian and broader Levantine architectural ornamentation found in mosques, palaces, and traditional buildings throughout the region. The design features a circular medallion with radiating petals and intricate geometric borders, representing the rich artistic heritage of Syrian Islamic art. The note displays '200' denominations in multiple corners with 'CENTRAL BANK OF SYRIA' and 'TWO HUNDRED SYRIAN POUNDS' in English, along with Arabic text. A holographic security patch with geometric pattern appears at center-right.

Back

The back image appears to be from a different note entirely — a Tajikistani 1 Ruble note from 1994, identifiable by the Cyrillic text 'БОНКИ МИЛЛИИ ЧУМХУРИИ ТОҶИКИСТОН' (National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan), the denomination '1 Рубл' (1 Ruble), serial number 'АЛ 1824686', and the date '1994' visible in the guilloche pattern. This is clearly not the reverse of the Syrian 200 Pounds note shown in the front image.

History

CRITICAL MISMATCH: The front and back images are from completely different banknotes from different countries and eras. The front is a Syrian 200 Pounds note issued by the Central Bank of Syria, bearing the date 2009 (visible as '2009' in small text at top right). This note is part of Syria's modern currency series introduced in the 2000s with enhanced security features. The back image is a Tajikistani 1 Ruble note from 1994, issued during Tajikistan's brief use of the Russian ruble before introducing its own somoni currency. These images do not form a matching pair and cannot be catalogued as a single note. The Syrian 200 Pounds note (P-114) was introduced in 2009 and remains legal tender, featuring traditional Islamic geometric art rather than portraiture, consistent with Syrian currency design preferences.