Syrian Pound (Noun)
Meaning
The basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The Syrian pound is the official currency of Syria and is subdivided into 100 piasters.
- In 2019, the exchange rate was approximately 500 Syrian pounds to the US dollar.
- The price of the meal was 500 Syrian pounds, which was a bit steep for the traveler's budget.
- The new Syrian pound banknotes feature a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad.
- The economic sanctions imposed on Syria have caused the value of the Syrian pound to plummet.