Israel Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. Archival Metal Die Plate and Two Impression Proofs. The second of two metal die plates from the American Banknote Company archives is in this this lot that also includes the related positive impression and negative impression proofs. The design features five different scenes of Israel, but differs from the previous lot as the scenes are displayed in one line instead of two. This plate also measures about 250mm by 133mm and the date annotation on the top margin of 7/26/54 provides a general timeline of when this was produced. As mentioned in the previous lot, the exact purpose for this plate remains unknown, with Dvir believing that this plate too, may have been connected with a never executed plan to have a reserve or back up currency ready for issue during the uncertain times occasioned by the transition from Bank Leumi to the Bank of Israel in the mid-1950s. These items are all believed to be unique at present and offer an historic opportunity to add these wonderful items that will take any collection to the next level. All three items appear as the plate illustrations on pages 79-81 in Dvir's 2022 book covering Israeli currency. The Raphael Dvir Paper Money of Israel Collection

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