Israel - Lot of 5 Banknotes of 5 Pounds 1955 - Bank of Israel - Pick# 28a - Very Fine

Israel - Lot of 5 Banknotes of 5 Pounds 1955 - Bank of Israel - Pick# 28a - Very Fine A lot of 5 Israeli 5 Pounds banknotes from 1955, from the Bank of Israel series. The Bank of Israel banknote series was issued after the establishment of the Bank of Israel, replacing the earlier Bank Leumi Le-Israel issues. The notes reflect the early design style of the State of Israel, with local landscapes, native flora, security patterns and inscriptions in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Obverse: Agricultural landscape with fields, farming equipment and iris flowers, with the inscriptions "Bank of Israel", "Five Israeli Pounds" and "1955". Signed by David Horowitz, Governor of the Bank, and Zeev Sharef, Chairman of the Advisory Council. Reverse: Geometric security designs, the denomination 5, the inscription "BANK OF ISRAEL", and Arabic text. Watermark: Menorah. Catalogue reference: Pick# 28a. Condition: Very Fine. The notes are generally well preserved, with light to moderate signs of circulation, folds, light stains and minor wear consistent with age and use.