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Collection of Historical Financial Documents – Mandatory Palestine Revenue-Stamped Promissory Notes & Early Israeli Bank Checks - An attractive collection of original historical financial documents spanning the transition from the British Mandate period to the early years of the State of Israel. The lot includes original promissory notes issued during the British Mandate period, bearing Mandatory Palestine revenue stamps and signed by Menashe Fisher and Aharon Hirshzon. Also included is a group of early Israeli bank checks issued by the Anglo-Palestine Bank Ltd., one of the predecessors of today’s Bank Leumi. Printed on security paper, the checks feature colorful engraved backgrounds depicting notable Israeli landmarks and cityscapes, including the Knesset, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other iconic locations. The checks are denominated in Israeli Pounds (ILP), Israel’s official currency prior to the introduction of the Shekel in 1980. This collection offers an appealing combination of financial history, banking memorabilia, fiscal documents, and Israeli historical ephemera, making it an excellent acquisition for collectors of Mandate Palestine and early State of Israel material. Details * Original Mandatory Palestine promissory notes * Bearing British Mandate Palestine revenue stamps * Signed by Menashe Fisher and Aharon Hirshzon * Group of Anglo-Palestine Bank Ltd. checks * Color security designs depicting Israeli landmarks * Denominated in Israeli Pounds (ILP) * Original historical financial documents, not reproductions Condition: Good overall condition with expected age-related wear, folds, light staining, and handling marks. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.