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Denomination: 500 Prutah

Size: 130 x 72 mm.

Dominant Color: Red.

Obverse: Ruins of an ancient synagogue at Bir'am in Upper Galilee (map); the denomination "500 Pruta" and "Bank of Israel" in Hebrew.

Reverse: An abstract design; the denomination "500 Pruta" and "Bank of Israel" in Arabic and English.

Watermark: Seven-branched candelabrum with an imprint of cyclamen.

Color of Serial Numbering: Black.

Signatures:
Governor of the Bank David Horowitz;
Chairman of the Advisory Council S. Hoofien.

Design: Thomas de la Rue and Co., London.

Printer: TdlR

Note Dated: 1955 / 5715

Date of Issue: August 4, 1955.

Issuing Bank: Bank of  Israel

Series: 1st Pound Series

Demonetized: March 31, 1984

Pick Number: P-024