Lebanon - Set of 2x Banque du Liban Banknotes: 1986-88 250 Livres PMG 66 EPQ & 1988 100 Livres PMG 68 EPQ - Elite Gem Uncirculated Pair Technical Specifications: Note 1: Banque du Liban 250 Livres (1986-88) • Bank/Issuer: Banque du Liban (Lebanon) • Denomination: 250 Livres / Pounds • Year/Date: 1986-88 • Catalog Reference: Pick# 67e (PCLB 98e-g) • Serial Number: 3Z/1 4316128 • Watermark: Circular Sculpture • Printer: TDLR (Thomas De La Rue) • Grading House: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) • Grade: 66 Gem Uncirculated • Designation: EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) Note 2: Banque du Liban 100 Livres (1988) • Bank/Issuer: Banque du Liban (Lebanon) • Denomination: 100 Livres / Pounds • Year/Date: 1988 • Catalog Reference: Pick# 66d (PCLB 97k) • Serial Number: 1W/4 4868130 • Watermark: Bearded Man • Printer: TDLR (Thomas De La Rue) • Grading House: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) • Grade: 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated • Designation: EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) Item Description: Up for auction is an outstanding, ultra-high-grade pair of mid-1980s Lebanese banknotes issued by the Banque du Liban. Both pieces were expertly printed by the prestigious British security printing firm Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) and showcase the rich archaeological and architectural heritage of Lebanon. The first banknote is a 1986-88 250 Livres issue. The face of the note features an intricate and beautifully coloured green vignette depicting the Roman ruins and monumental archway at Tyre. It includes the distinct "Circular Sculpture" watermark pattern. This note is certified by PMG at 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ, showing excellent paper freshness and deep ink contrast. The second banknote is a 1988 100 Livres issue. The front showcases a magnificent teal and violet layout featuring the historic Beiteddine Palace complex with its traditional arches and courtyards, backed by a "Bearded Man" watermark. Certified at an elite 68 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ by PMG, this note represents a top-of-the-population tier with flawless centring, immaculate corners, and perfect original paper preservation. Both pieces carry PMG’s highly coveted Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ) designation, making them an ideal acquisition for discerning collectors specialising in Middle Eastern currency or premium registry set upgrades. All items send by UPS courier with full tracking.