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Israel - 50 Lirot 1955 - PMG 65 EPQ - Red Serial Number - Prefix G - Regarding the color of the serial number, some would say that there are 3 types, black, brown and red. Brown and red are classified as red and in fact the way to distinguish between them is to look at the color of the number and not the prefix (both are G). Here we are talking about a serial number with a bright red color, so there is not even any doubt about the color of the number. Regarding rarity, there is no doubt here either, the red number color is almost never seen while ”brown” and black are much more common. In 1954, the Bank of Israel was founded and began issuing notes and coins. The Landscap series is the first In the series of bills of the State of Israel. Observe: The rising road to Jerusalem; The words ”Fifty Israeli pounds” and ”Bank of Israel” in Hebrew. and date: 1955 - התשט”ו. Reverse: An abstract illustration as a safeguard against counterfeiting, Inscribed ”50L” and ”Bank of Israel” in Arabic and English. Watermark: A Candelabrum, the emblem of the state. Signatures: Bank Governor David Horwitz; Chairman of the Advisory Board Z. Hufien. Color of number: Red Dimensions: 160X87 mm KM # 28b