epa12623958 A child displays banknotes worth 500 lira of the newly circulating Syrian currency outside a currency exchange office in Damascus, Syria, 03 January 2026, following the official launch of the currency exchange process. The Syrian Central Bank began re-denominating the currency with a newly issued form. This process, which follows months of preparation, will last for 90 days, during which both old and new banknotes will circulate together. EPA/MOHAMMED ALRIFAI
