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Israel Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. Group of 4 Proofs from the 1952 Series. Like previous examples these Proofs are printed in black and white, not used for production (the production 5 Pound note was printed in brown with a yellow undertint and the production 10 Pound note was printed in gray with an orange underprint. These Proofs were probably pulled at ABNCo to test printing quality, plate pressures, and for other internal purposes. These Proofs are likely unique or nearly so and served as the plate notes for Dvir's book on pages 25 to 27. This lot includes the following notes: 5 Pounds ND (9.6.1952) Pick 21 Front Proof PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ, perforated cancelled; 10 Pounds ND (9.6.1952) Pick 22 Partial Back Proof PCGS Choice New 63, perforated cancelled; 10 Pounds ND (9.6.1952) Pick 22 Partial Front Proof PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ, perforated cancelled, printer's annotations; 10 Pounds ND (9.6.1952) Pick 22 Partial Back Proof PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ, perforated cancelled. The Raphael Dvir Paper Money of Israel Collection https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/israel-bank-leumi-le-israel-bm-group-of-4-proofs-from-the-1952-series-total-4-notes-/a/4039-25305.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4039-10202022 HID08706262019 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1600-2400 USD