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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: 62700 / 01016N 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 Grade: Extremely Fine (XF) Thick, strong, and healthy paper, with no structural weaknesses A soft, partial horizontal fold across the upper central area A soft fold at the upper left corner No tears, repairs, stains, or discoloration Clear colors and sharp printing Summary A Series A 250 Pruta currency proposal with full serial number 62700 / 01016N, printed on high-quality paper and graded Extremely Fine (XF). An early and uncommon proposal issue, representing a design stage that did not proceed to circulation, and a desirable example for collectors of early Israeli banknotes and currency essays.