Bidspirit auction | 9 Banknotes of 5 New

9 Banknotes of 5 New Sheqalim – Levi Eshkol | First Series of the New Israeli Sheqel | Bank of Israel, issued from 1985 - A lot of 9 banknotes of 5 New Sheqalim from the first series of the New Israeli Sheqel, issued by the Bank of Israel. The notes feature the portrait of Levi Eshkol (1895–1969), the third Prime Minister of Israel. The reverse depicts a water pipeline representing the National Water Carrier of Israel, one of the country's major infrastructure projects, completed during Eshkol's period of leadership. Details: Denomination: 5 New Sheqalim Issuer: Bank of Israel Series: First New Sheqel Series First issued: 1985 Portrait: Levi Eshkol Reverse design: National Water Carrier Physical condition – current assessment: Excellent condition. Most notes are very well preserved and close to UNC condition, with no significant wear. Approximately 2–3 notes show light creases / minor handling marks. Please view the photos for self-grading.