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Leo Kadman – Israel’s Money: A Catalogue of the Coins, Medals and Bank-Notes Issued in the State of Israel 1948–1959 Schocken Publishing House, Tel Aviv–Jerusalem, 1959. Part of Numismatic Studies and Researches, Volume III. - A pioneering and authoritative reference on the coins, medals, and banknotes of the State of Israel from 1948 to 1959, compiled by the eminent numismatist Leo Kadman. Contents include:  • Detailed catalogue of the Mil, Pruta, and Lira series  • Commemorative coins and medals (e.g., Tenth Anniversary of Israel)  • Fractional currency and early Israeli banknotes (1948–1955)  • Hebrew legends with transcriptions and translations Illustrated with numerous photographic plates showing the early issues of Israel’s currency and commemorative medals. Original pictorial softcover with images of early Israeli coins. An essential and highly collectible volume for students and collectors of early Israeli numismatics.