5 Israeli Pounds Albert Einstein

5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein) - obverse5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Israel
Issuing bank Bank of Israel (בנק ישראל)
Period State of Israel (1948-date)
Type Standard banknote
Year 1968
Value 5 Israeli Pounds (לירות) (5 ILP)
Currency Pound (1960-1980)
Composition Paper
Size 150 × 75 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized 31 March 1984
Number
N#
203886
References P# 34
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of Albert Einstein (1879-1955) the German-born theoretical physicist, universally recognized as one of the greatest scientists of all time; the denomination "Five Israeli Pounds" and "Bank of Israel" in Hebrew.​

Lettering:
5
בנק ישראל
חמש לירות ישראליות
התשכ"ח 1968

Translation:
Bank of Israel
Five Israeli Pounds

Engravers: Sam Hertz, Fiorenzo Masino Bessi

Reverse

Nuclear research reactor at Nahal Sorek; "Bank of Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.​

Lettering:
5
٥
בנק ישראל
Bank of Israel
بنك إسرائيل

Engravers: Sam Hertz, Fiorenzo Masino Bessi

Watermark

Profile of Albert Einstein.

Comments

Series III of the Lira
Jewish and Israeli Personalities
1968

Signatures:​ Governor of the Bank David Horowitz; Chairman of the Advisory Council Y. Chorin.​

Watermark: Profile of Albert Einstein.​

Security thread:​ On the left-hand side of the note.​

Colour of serial numbering: Black. Red (March 1974).​

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Other Information:


Left: Albert Einstein (obverse)
Right: The nuclear research reactor at Nahal Soreq, circa 1960 (reverse)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1968  $ 13 37% (5278 תשכ"ח) Pick# 34a | Black Serial# - Issued 1972
1968  $ 8.30 $ 11 $ 11 67% (5278 תשכ"ח) Pick# 34b | Red Serial# - Issued 1974
1968  0.6% (5278 תשכ"ח) Pick# 34s | Specimen

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 95
Lot 1865
Internet Archive
16 Sep 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 30.24
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 93
Lot 1239
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 20.52
(EUR 19.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 89
Lot 1665
Internet Archive
10 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 37.79
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 3794
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 28.08
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 64
Lot 452
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 10.80
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 3792
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 Undetermined VF USD 10.80
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 3793
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 Undetermined VF USD 7.56
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 93
Lot 1240
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 Undetermined USD 29.16
(EUR 27.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Israeli Pounds (Albert Einstein)
Katz
Auction 68
Lot 334
Internet Archive
8 Oct 2022 Undetermined USD 39.95
(EUR 37.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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