Israel - Lot of 5 Paper Token Notes - 50 and 100 Pruta 1952 - Fine - Very Fine

Israel - Lot of 5 Paper Token Notes - 50 and 100 Pruta 1952 - Fine - Very Fine A lot of five Israeli paper token notes issued in 1952, comprising two 50-pruta notes and three 100-pruta notes. In 1952, the State of Israel introduced low-denomination paper token notes alongside the banknotes and coins already in circulation, primarily to reduce the use of metal. Notes of 50 and 100 pruta were issued in several varieties and colors. The 250-pruta denomination was introduced at the end of 1953. 50 Pruta - KM# 10C Obverse: Red-orange security patterns, the numeral 50 at center and the name of the state in Hebrew and Arabic. The denomination 50 pruta appears at both sides, together with the Hebrew inscription declaring it legal tender. Signed by Kaplan and Zagagi. Reverse: Orange security design with the numeral 50 at center. The serial number is printed in green. No watermark. Dimensions: approximately 75×44 mm. 100 Pruta - KM# 12C Obverse: Blue and green security patterns, the numeral 100 at center and the name of the state in Hebrew and Arabic. The denomination 100 pruta appears at both sides, together with the Hebrew inscription declaring it legal tender. Signed by Eshkol and Ne'eman. Reverse: Green security design with the numeral 100 at center. The serial number is printed in green. No watermark. Dimensions: approximately 75×44 mm. The notes are in Fine - Very Fine condition, with folds, creasing, stains, discoloration, wear and varying degrees of edge damage, as shown in the photographs.