Syrians Choose Turkish Lira as Currency of Choice over Turkish Pounds

Syrians living in the opposition-held northwest Idlib province and more are switching currencies because the value of their pound is plummeting.

Syrians who want to buy a loaf of bread or fill their gas tanks in parts of the country’s north are rushing to exchange Syrian pounds for Turkish lira, as businesses switch currencies in an attempt to insulate themselves against a crumbling economy after years of war.

Many are now using the Turkish lira as Syria’s economy continues to be hit by setbacks.