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Before Gaddafi: Libya’s Brief Monarchy in a Banknote

This video explores the 1952 Ten Libyan Pound banknote—the first official currency issued by the Kingdom of Libya following independence. We examine its elegant design, rich symbolism, and the political story behind its creation. Learn about King Idris I, Libya’s first and only monarch, and how the newly united kingdom emerged from colonial rule. We also trace the monarchy’s fall in 1969 when Muammar Gaddafi seized power, establishing a long dictatorship that would collapse in 2011. This note offers a quiet yet powerful reminder of a different Libya—one now largely forgotten. Join us as we uncover its story.