Mideast in Pictures: Syria begins circulating new banknotes, citing need to stabilize economy

DAMASCUS, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- New Syrian pound banknotes began circulating this week, as authorities launched a currency reform they say is aimed at stabilizing the country's battered economy.

The Central Bank of Syria issued guidelines last month for introducing the new currency, confirming plans to remove two zeros from the Syrian pound as part of a broader monetary overhaul scheduled for 2026.

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