THE EMERGENCY FRACTIONAL PAPER CURRENCY OF 1948
Set of 2 Silver Replicas of the first two small change paper notes in Israeli currency (1948), one in red (50 Mils) and one in green (100 Mils), were designed by the artist Otto Walisch, according to motifs from the ancient synagogue unearthed at Beit Alfa, Israel. They bear the signature of then Minister of Finance, Eliezer Kaplan;
Due to their resemblance to oriental carpets, these 2 paper bills were affectionately nicknamed "the rugs".
Produced by Photochemical Engraving
Set Box: 50 Mil and 100 Mil
Material: Sterling Silver 925 with selected pure gold plating
Limited Edition: 360 Sets
