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Israel – 250 Pruta Paper Money Proposal (Essay) | 1952 | Series A - 250 Pruta paper money proposal, prepared as part of the examination process for issuing low-denomination paper currency in the early years of the State of Israel. This denomination was never issued for circulation and remained strictly at the proposal (essay) stage. General Details Country: Israel Denomination: 250 Pruta Year: 1952 Type: Currency proposal / Essay Series: A Signatures: Minister of Finance: Eliezer Kaplan Accountant General: David Horowitz Serial Number: 05776 / 01015N Design Obverse: Central inscription: “Two Hundred and Fifty Pruta” in Hebrew, set within an elaborate ornamental guilloché design, with inscriptions in Hebrew, English, and Arabic along the upper margin. Experimental serial numbering is present, including the suffix letter “N”, characteristic of proposal issues. Reverse: Large “250” denomination within a decorative medallion on the left, and on the right a landscape scene depicting a body of water, trees, and hills, enclosed within an ornamental frame. Physical Condition – Current Evaluation UNC – strong, healthy, and visually impressive condition. Clean, bright white paper, free of stains, toning, or discoloration Firm, crisp, and full-bodied paper, without folds, creases, or tears Intact margins with no damage Fresh colors and sharp printing Condition note: A very faint pressure mark consisting of three tiny dots is visible in the lower left corner, in the area between the margin and the “250” numeral. This is a minor handling mark only and does not detract from the overall appearance or affect the UNC grade. Summary A Series A 250 Pruta currency proposal with full serial number 05776 / 01015N, preserved in strong UNC condition, featuring high-quality paper and a fresh, attractive appearance. An early and relatively rare proposal issue, representing a design stage that did not proceed to circulation, and a desirable item for collectors of early Israeli banknotes and currency essays.