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Syria is planning to introduce a long-awaited new national currency on Jan. 1, 2026, Levant24—a Syrian media outlet—reports, citing sources close to the matter.
The planned move would replace the current Syrian pound that was issued under the former Assad regime, marking a significant change in the country’s monetary system.
According to the sources, the new currency will feature a completely redesigned series of banknotes.
As part of the reform, two zeros will be removed from existing denominations, effectively revaluing the currency.
The redesign will also remove symbols associated with the former regime, reflecting what the sources described as a broader effort to break with the monetary legacy of the Assad era.
The planned introduction of the new currency is intended to signal a clear departure from the previous regime’s economic framework.
By replacing the Assad-era Syrian pound with a new currency design and structure, the move is seen as part of a wider transformation of Syria’s financial identity.
No official statement has yet been issued on the technical rollout or implementation process, but the sources said the target date for the new currency’s launch is Jan. 1, 2026.
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