Israel - 250 Pruta 1953 - "Menorah on Left" - KM# 13d - Prefix G - About Uncirculated

Israel - 250 Pruta 1953 - "Menorah on Left" - KM# 13d - Prefix G - About Uncirculated In 1952, it was decided to issue low-denomination paper notes in addition to the banknotes and coins already in circulation, in order to reduce the use of metal. Notes of 50 and 100 Pruta were printed first, in several versions and colors. The third denomination, 250 Pruta, entered circulation at the end of 1953, also in several varieties. Obverse: Security design, the denomination "250", the inscription "State of Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, and the Hebrew text "Legal tender offer". In this variety, the menorah appears on the left side, with prefix G. Signatures: Eshkol - Na'aman. Number color: black. Reverse: Central security design and the denomination "250". No watermark. An early Israeli 250 Pruta note from the low-denomination paper currency issues of the early years of the State of Israel. Graded About Uncirculated, with sharp and well-preserved details. Size: 107x58 mm.