Palestine - 1 Pound 1929 - Pick 7b - PMG 30 Very Fine

Palestine - 1 Pound 1929 - Pick 7b - PMG 30 Very Fine A one Palestine pound banknote issued in Jerusalem on 30 September 1929 by the Palestine Currency Board. The note was printed in London by Thomas De La Rue and bears serial number H683495. Catalogue reference: Pick 7b. The Palestine Currency Board was responsible for issuing and controlling the currency of Mandatory Palestine, with banknote denominations ranging from 500 mils to 100 pounds. Obverse: The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem appears at left, with the issuing authority and denomination printed in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The inscriptions include “PALESTINE CURRENCY BOARD”, “ONE PALESTINE POUND”, and a statement declaring the note legal tender for the payment of any amount. A circular ornamental field appears at right, with the denomination 1 in the corners. Reverse: The Tower of David in Jerusalem appears at center within a circular frame, surrounded by elaborate geometric ornamentation. The denomination is given in English, Hebrew and Arabic: “ONE PALESTINE POUND”, “פונט פלשתינאי (א"י)” (One Palestine Pound), and “جنيه فلسطيني” (One Palestine Pound). The Tower of David was used as a recurring reverse design on Palestine Currency Board banknotes. The watermark depicts an olive sprig. The note is certified by PMG as 30 Very Fine. It displays circulation folds and handling consistent with the assigned grade, while retaining a complete and clearly visible design. PMG certification number 8041258-018.