Israel - Pruta Coin Set, First Coinage Series of Israel - Red Folder of the Central Committee Knesseth Israel ...

Israel - Pruta Coin Set, First Coinage Series of Israel - Red Folder of the Central Committee Knesseth Israel, Charity of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness - Extremely Rare A rare and special Pruta series set, containing 11 uncirculated coins from the first coinage series of the State of Israel, issued after the establishment of the state. The coins are presented in a rigid red folder with gilt Hebrew and English inscriptions. The set was distributed as a token of appreciation to donors of the Central Committee Knesseth Israel, Charity of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, based in Jerusalem. This is an uncommon item, especially in this version, which includes explanatory text on the folder describing the background of its distribution. Folder description: The folder is made of rigid red material. On the left side appears gilt text in Hebrew and English, including the dates 1948-1958, an illustration of a palm tree and a 250 Pruta coin, and the inscription: “Souvenir from Central Committee Knesseth Israel, Charity of Rabbi Mair Baal Haness, Jerusalem” Coin description: The folder contains 11 Pruta series coins in various denominations, including 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 250 Pruta coins, together with different varieties from the series. The coins are mounted inside the folder and presented as a representative set of Israel’s earliest coinage. A highly collectible set combining Israel’s first coinage series, a rare institutional presentation folder, and historical connection to Jewish charitable activity in Jerusalem.