Israel - 500 Prutah 1952 - Bank Leumi Le-Israel - F - KM# 19a

Israel - 500 Prutah 1952 - Bank Leumi Le-Israel - F - KM# 19a A small piece is missing from the left edge of the note, with localized rust staining visible in this area, together with circulation wear consistent with the stated condition. A 500 Prutah banknote issued by Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. in 1952, from the early currency issues of the State of Israel. The note bears the name of Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M., successor to the Anglo-Palestine Bank, which played a central role in Israel's banking and currency system during the early years of the state. Obverse: Green design with "בנק לאומי לישראל בע"מ" (Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.) across the top and the denomination "500 פרוטה" (500 Prutah) prominently displayed at center. Red serial number G135077 appears twice. Signed by S. Hoofien and A. Barth at the bottom. Reverse: Green security-pattern design. The bank's name appears in Arabic and English: "BANK LEUMI LE-ISRAEL B.M." (Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.) and the denomination: "FIVE HUNDRED PRUTAH". The denomination 500 is incorporated into the ornamental designs at the corners and sides. Signatures: Hoofien-Barth. Serial No.: G135077. Condition: F - small piece missing from the left edge with localized rust staining. Catalog: KM# 19a.