FACT 1: The currency of Israel is the Israeli Shekel. It's code is ILS and & the symbol is ₪. According to our data, USD to ILS is the most popular Israeli Shekel exchange rate conversion. Americans nickname the currency 'sheks.'

FACT 2: The most frequently used banknotes in Israel are: ₪20, ₪50, ₪100, ₪200. Shekels are used in Israel & the Palestinian Territories.

FACT 3: Since the introduction of the Israeli New Shekel in 1986, the Bank of Israel have maintained careful fiscal and monetary policies, resulting in a stable currency.

SYP
Syrian Pound

FACT 1: The currency of Syria is the Syrian Pound. It's code is SYP and symbol is £. According to our data, SYP to USD is the most popular Syrian Pound exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Syria are: £5, £10, £25, £50, £100, £200, £500, £1000. It's used solely in Syria.

FACT 3: Prior to adopting the Pound in 1947, Syria used the Egyptian Pound whilst under French occupation. A rare currency feature was introduced in 2003, with 5, 10 and 25 Pound coins featuring security holograms.