epa12623897 People stand to exchange the old currency for the new design at one of the exchange centers in Damascus, Syria, 03 January 2026, following the official launch of the currency replacement 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/AHMAD FALLAHA
