Israel - Lot of 7 Banknotes 250 Pruta 1953 - "Menorah on Left" - Very Good - Fine

Israel - Lot of 7 Banknotes 250 Pruta 1953 - "Menorah on Left" - Very Good - Fine A lot of 7 State of Israel 250 Pruta banknotes, from the low-denomination paper currency issues of the early years of the State of Israel. 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. The 250 Pruta denomination entered circulation at the end of 1953, 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. Signatures: Eshkol - Na'aman. Reverse: Central security design, the number "250", and an Israeli landscape scene in the center of the note. No watermark. Condition: Very Good - Fine. The notes show signs of circulation, folds, stains, edge wear, and minor to moderate defects on some of the notes. Suitable for collectors of early Israeli banknotes and for completing varieties and serial groups of the 250 Pruta denomination.