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Five Pounds Banknote – 5 Pounds | The Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited | Series F | 1948 ورقة نقدية فئة خمس ليرات – 5 ليرات | بنك أنجلو فلسطين | السلسلة F | 1948 - Tel Aviv, 1948 Five Pounds banknote, denomination 5 Pounds, issued by The Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited, Tel Aviv, in 1948. The banknote was used as a means of payment during the transitional period following the establishment of the State of Israel, prior to the introduction of a permanent national currency. The banknote is printed in three languages: Hebrew, English, and Arabic. The obverse features central Hebrew inscriptions and the denomination within an ornamental frame, while the reverse displays a symmetrical ornamental design with Arabic and English inscriptions. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, New York. Signatures: S. Hoofien and A. Barth. Series: F | Serial number: F 319858. Physical Condition – Current Evaluation (Final Grade) Based on the available scans and physical examination: Thick, firm, healthy paper with full body One light vertical center fold only The fold is soft and not sharp No additional folds observed Full and relatively well-balanced margins Sharp and clear print Light age toning only, consistent with the period No tears, holes, repairs, or visible restorations Final, conservative grade: VF+ (Very Fine Plus)