Israel 50 Sheqalim 1978 UNC Banknote David Ben Gurion

An attractive vintage Israel 50 Sheqalim banknote issued by the Bank of Israel, featuring a portrait of David Ben Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, on the obverse. The design also showcases the library at Kibbutz Sde Boker in the Negev Desert, associated with David Ben Gurion’s later life.

The reverse depicts the historic Golden Gate, also known as the Gate of Mercy, located in the Old City of Jerusalem. The banknote features an elegant ivory-brown colour combination with detailed architectural illustrations and Hebrew, Arabic and English inscriptions. This historic Israeli currency note is a desirable addition to international banknote collections.

Specifications: Country: Israel, Issuing Authority: Bank of Israel, Denomination: 50 Sheqalim, Currency: Israeli Old Shekel, Year: 1978 (5738), Issue Date: 24 February 1980, Composition: Paper, Size: 153 × 76 mm, Obverse: David Ben Gurion and Kibbutz Sde Boker Library, Reverse: Golden Gate Jerusalem, Watermark: Portrait of David Ben Gurion, Signatures: David Horowitz and Arnon Gafni, Reference: Pick P-46, Condition: UNC.