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Israel - A rare and elegant 925 sterling silver replica set of ”The Carpets” banknotes, reproducing the first emergency fractional paper currency of the State of Israel from 1948 - 50 mils and 100 mils (total weight 75 grams) - comes in an olive wood box - limited edition of only 360 sets! - Israel - A rare and elegant 925 sterling silver replica set of ”The Carpets” banknotes, reproducing the first emergency fractional paper currency of the State of Israel from 1948 - 50 mils and 100 mils (total weight 75 grams) - comes in an olive wood box - limited edition of only 360 sets! The two replicas are made of 925 sterling silver with selective pure gold plating, and are produced using photochemical engraving technology that accurately simulates the rich geometric design of the original bills, which were even nicknamed ”The Carpets” due to their oriental appearance. Each replica measures 48×80 mm, bears the signature of the first Minister of Finance, Eliezer Kaplan, and comes in an original wooden box lined with black velvet along with a bilingual certificate of origin. The set was issued in a very limited edition of only 360 sets - Issued by the Government Coins and Medals Company Total weight: 75 grams Excellent condition, original packaging including certificate