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Syria 
1921
Value1/2 Piastre (0.005 SYP)
CurrencyPound (1919-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight4 g
Diameter21 mm
Thickness1.42 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
DemonetizedYes
ReferencesKM# 68, Schön# 1, Lec# 4
Obverse
Value and date in Arabic letters within roped wreath flanked by oat sprigs.

Lettering: 
البنك السوري
١/٢
غرش
سوري
١٩٢١

Translation: 
The Bank of Syria
½ 
Syrian
Ghirsh
1921

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey 

Reverse
Value in French within wreath.

Lettering: 
BANQUE DE SYRIE
1/2 
PIASTRE 
SYRIENNE
1921

Translation: 
The Bank of Syria
½ 
Syrian
Piastre
1921

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey 

Edge
Smooth