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Israel – 250 Pruta Paper Money Proposal (Essay) | 1952 | Series C - 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: C Signatures: Minister of Finance: Levi Eshkol Accountant General: David Horowitz Serial Number: 62816 / 01026N 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: Very Fine (VF) Strong, thick, and healthy paper, with no structural weaknesses A soft crease at the upper central area A light rust stain at the upper center, caused by prior contact with a metal clip A soft crease at the lower left corner No tears, no repairs, and no additional staining Clear printing and well-preserved colors The noted flaws are localized, while the paper remains solid and visually sound overall. Summary A Series C 250 Pruta currency proposal with full serial number 62816 / 01026N, printed on strong paper and graded Very Fine (VF). An early and uncommon proposal issue, showing localized handling marks only, and representing a design stage that did not proceed to circulation.