5.000 Syrian Pounds

The Syria 5,000 Syrian Pounds banknote, dated 2019 and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria since January 24, 2021, reflects both the nation's historical heritage and its contemporary circumstances. The obverse features a centered image of a Syrian soldier saluting the flag of the Syrian Arab Republic, representing national patriotism and military service. The note is predominantly brown in color with subtle coordinating underprint, and measures 158 mm x 65 mm.

The reverse of the note displays a fresco from the Baalshamin Temple in the ancient city of Palmyra, dedicated to the Canaanite sky deity Baal dating from the late second century AD. This archaeological imagery emphasizes Syria's rich cultural and historical significance as a cradle of ancient civilizations. The banknote was printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia due to disruptions to Syria's domestic currency printing capabilities caused by the nation's prolonged civil conflict.

The 5,000 Pound denomination was introduced to address Syria's severe economic challenges, particularly soaring inflation resulting from more than a decade of civil unrest and international sanctions. The note represents the Central Bank's effort to provide higher-value currency denominations necessary for everyday transactions in an inflationary environment. Following regime changes in late 2024, Syria launched a new currency redenomination program with new notes removing previous political imagery.