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May 13, 2022: Beirut, Lebanon – A Lebanese displays fake banknotes called “Lollars” she got from a mock ATM displayed along Beirut’s promenade during a stunt to denounce the high-level of corruption that has wrecked the country. The collapse of the Lebanese pound and frozen bank accounts have left Lebanon with a confusing currency system, with a multitude of exchange rates applying to various situations in daily life. The dollars stuck in accounts that citizens can only withdraw in Lebanese pounds at a fraction of their original value are known locally as "lollars" (Lebanese Dollars). With parliamentary elections two days away, the Lebanese Transparency Association (LTA) decided to take the joke to the streets, with a stunt encouraging people to use "lollars" for the day. (Marwan Naamani/Polaris)
Location: Beirut, , Lebanon
Post Date: May 15, 2022 3:52 PM
TAG ID: polspphotos929593 (RM)
Credit: Marwan Naamani/Polaris/Newscom
Format: 5760 x 3840 Color JPEG
Photographer: Marwan Naamani
Keywords: lebanon, beirut, currency, lollar, economy, politics, activists, mock ATM, fake currency, economic crisis, economic collapse, economic meltdown, street vendors, middle east, conflict, elections, parliament elections, #EDT, NEW
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