Bidspirit auction | Israel - 10 Pounds (Lirot)

Israel - 10 Pounds (Lirot) 1958 - Progressive Proof banknote, Without Serial Number - PMG 67 EPQ - Proof banknotes are exceptionally high-quality, trial printings of banknotes, produced for design evaluation, approval, or archival documentation – and never intended for public circulation. These notes were printed in extremely limited quantities, often only a few pieces, by official or private security printers, to assess printing quality, color balance, engraving precision, artistic details, and security features of the final design. They were also presented for official review and approval before full-scale production began. Proof notes represent the highest standard of printing craftsmanship, typically printed on premium paper with sharp embossing, vivid colors, and precise cutting. In the field of numismatics, they are regarded as prestigious collector’s items, as they embody a crucial stage in the creative and approval process of new banknote issues. Some represent designs that were never released into circulation, making them particularly rare and unique. Proof banknotes highlight the artistic and technical excellence of currency printing, serving as a striking testament to the high standards of the world’s foremost security printers, including Thomas De La Rue, Bradbury Wilkinson, Giesecke & Devrient, and others. The fourth banknote in the series of characters is known as the ”scientist. Observe: A scientist photo in the lab, looking at the test tube in his hand, against a background of various laboratory tools. Caption 10 in the three corners of the bill, The Bank of Israel at the top in Hebrew, ten Israeli pounds at the bottom in Hebrew and above 1958 – התשי”ח. Reverse: In the center an illustration of a section of the Scroll of the Complete Jesuits, some of the ancient scrolls discovered in the Dead Sea. Caption 10 in the three corners of the bill, Also in Arabic, the Bank of Israel is comprised of English, Arabic and Hebrew, and the banknote number in two places. Watermark: The Scientist’s Face. Signatures: Bank Governor David Horwitz; Chairman of the Advisory Council A. Nabenzal. Dimensions: 150X82mm SKU: KM # 32r