Israel - 5 Lirot 1958 - PMG 64 EPQ - SPECIMEN - Prefix 0/S

Israel - 5 Lirot 1958 - PMG 64 EPQ - SPECIMEN - Prefix 0/S Sample prints are part of the process of designing and preparing coins and banknotes planned for issue for circulation. The use of the phrase SPECIMEN is usually to indicate a final embossing or printing pattern, although over the years the phrase has also been used to indicate examples in the preparation process that differ in design, colors, captions, etc. Banknotes stamped with the word SPECIMEN are usually used as final printing samples for banknotes planned for circulation and are used for several purposes: for official documentation at the Central Bank, for preparation of sets for distribution as a gift and display for the purpose of presenting the new banknotes of the issuing country and especially to central banks in the world, countries that are in commercial connections or that have inbound tourism from Israel. The third banknote in the series of characters is known as the "builder". Observe: A worker's picture holding a hammer and industrial plants in the background. Letter 5 in three corners , Bank of Israel at the top in Hebrew, 5 Israeli pounds at the bottom in Hebrew and above the year התשי"ח 1958. Reverse: In the center a lion roars on top of an ancient Hebrew seal that was discovered in Megiddo. Caption: 5 in the three corners of the bill, also in Arabic, Bank of Israel is comprised of English, Arabic and Hebrew, and the banknote number in two places. Watermark: The face of the builder. Signatures: Bank Governor David Horwitz; Chairman of the Advisory Board A.Nevanzel Prefix: 0 / S Number color: Black Dimensions: 140X78mm Condition: UNC SKU: KM # 31S3