Lirat.me™ is your comprehensive guide to identifying, cataloging, and studying the coins of modern-day Lebanon. More than an archive, it is also a preservation effort, safeguarding Lebanon’s numismatic heritage through the Lirat Reference Collection.

Lirat Reference Collection

The Lirat Reference Collection (LRC) is a curated physical collection of coins from modern-day Lebanon. It is mirrored online, with updates to the physical and digital collections synchronized across both platforms. Learn More

Coins of Lebanon

Circulating Coins

Circulating coins are the coins that people use every day. They are mass-produced and made from base metals such as copper, nickel and aluminium. Learn More

Commemorative Coins

Commemorative coins are issued to commemorate some particular event or issue with a distinct design with reference to the occasion on which they were issued. Learn More

Coin Series of Lebanon

Circulating Coin Series

Lebanon’s circulating coins are grouped into 19 chronological series, each assigned a sequential number. This system, based on the Turathium Identifier (TID), organizes coins by date and denomination for easy reference. Learn More

Commemorative Coin Series

Gold Medal Coins

Turathopedia™

Your gateway to the key terms, people, and institutions behind Lebanese coinage. Explore background knowledge that brings the collection to life — starting not from the object, but from the story that shaped it.

Concepts