Lebanese Pound Symbol (L£)
The Lebanese Pound is symbolized in Latin script by L£ (or LL, from French 'Livre libanaise') and in Arabic as ل.ل (Lām-Lām, for ليرة لبنانية / Lira Libnaniya). Issued by the Banque du Liban, it is the official currency of Lebanon.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Lebanese Pound.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | L£ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | U+00A3 (Prefix L) | POUND SIGN (PREFIX L) | |
| HTML Representation | L£ | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "L£ " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Lebanese Pound Symbol (L£) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type L£ directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type L£ directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type L£
Android (Gboard)
Type L£
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Lebanese Pound symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In English and French text, L£ or LL is written before the amount (L£ 50,000). Due to severe currency devaluation since 2019, fractional piastres have been abolished and daily transactions are denominated in thousands of pounds or US dollars.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing LL with dollar signs (L£ or LL is standard).
- Assuming Lebanon shares its currency with Syria (the Syrian pound separated in 1948).
- Calculating fractional cents (LBP operates as large integer units).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Before World War I, Lebanon used the Ottoman lira. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, the French authorities established the Banque de Syrie et du Liban in 1919, creating a common Lebanese-Syrian pound pegged to the French franc. In 1937, Lebanon established its own distinct currency, completely separating from the Syrian pound in 1948.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Lebanese Pound (L£)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What does 'LL' mean in Lebanon?
LL stands for 'Livre libanaise' in French or 'Lira Libnaniya' in Arabic, both meaning Lebanese Pound.
When did the Lebanese Pound separate from the Syrian Pound?
Lebanon and Syria shared a common currency under the French mandate until monetary separation took effect in 1948.
What is the ISO code for the Lebanese Pound?
The ISO 4217 code is LBP (numeric 422).