Israel 5 Israeli Pounds 1973 UNC Banknote Henrietta Szold

An attractive vintage Israel 5 Israeli Pounds banknote issued by the Bank of Israel in 1973, featuring a portrait of Henrietta Szold, a prominent American Jewish humanitarian and founder of Hadassah Women’s Organization, on the obverse. The design also showcases the historic Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, representing an important part of Israel’s medical and cultural heritage.

The reverse depicts the historic Lion’s Gate, also known as St. Stephen’s Gate, one of the entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem. Printed in an elegant brown colour combination with intricate ornamental patterns and Hebrew, Arabic and English inscriptions, this banknote is a desirable collectible for international banknote enthusiasts.

Specifications: Country: Israel, Issuing Authority: Bank of Israel, Denomination: 5 Israeli Pounds (Lirot), Currency: Israeli Pound, Year: 1973 (5733), Issue Date: 11 March 1976, Composition: Paper, Size: 128 × 76 mm, Obverse: Henrietta Szold and Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, Reverse: Lion’s Gate Jerusalem, Watermark: Henrietta Szold, Signatures: Moshe Sanbar and David Horowitz, Reference: Pick P-38, Condition: UNC.