Following the transition from the Anglo-Palestine Bank, this 10 Israeli Pounds banknote (Pick# 24) was issued by the newly formed Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. and introduced in June 1952. It marked a significant monetary shift, as Israel officially adopted the Israeli Lira (Pound) and launched its own banknote series. This note closely mirrored the earlier Anglo-Palestine designs, but with changes in color and updated institutional details. It was printed by Thomas De La Rue, London, and features inscriptions in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. This issue also coincided with a dramatic economic policy move — the 10% compulsory loan of 1952, which applied to cash holdings and accounts. The note includes the signatures of S. Hoofien and A. Barth, key financial figures of early Israeli banking. • Pick#: P-24 • Country/Period: Israel — Early Independence Era • Ruler: — • Denomination: 10 Israeli Pounds (Lirot) • Year/Date: 1952 (introduced June 1952) • Mint: Printed by Thomas De La Rue, London • Composition: Paper • Weight: — • Dimensions: 85 × 150 mm • Thickness: — • Edge: — • Shape: Rectangular • Alignment: — • Mintage/Print run: Mintage not confirmed. Condition: Circulated with folds, creases, discoloration, and minor edge wear. No tears or major damage. מצב: שטר סחיר עם שחיקה נראית לעין, בהתאם לגיל. Ships protected in a currency sleeve and padded mailer. 30-day returns. Welcome to Treasure Trades — where every piece tells a story in metal. Secure this early Israeli note issued during a historic economic transition. Why Buy: • First Bank Leumi-issued 10 Pound note after 1951 banking transition • Reflects 1952 currency reform and name change to Israeli Lira • Historical link to compulsory loan period of early Israeli economy • Trilingual design: Hebrew, Arabic, English — strong cultural symbolism • Printed by Thomas De La Rue, renowned global security printer • Ideal for collectors of Israeli or Middle Eastern banknotes ⸻ SEO Tags: Israel, 1952, 10 Israeli Pounds, 10 Lirot, Pick 24, Bank Leumi, Anglo-Palestine Bank, Israeli currency reform, early Israeli banknote, compulsory loan, Thomas De La Rue, Hebrew Arabic English note ⸻ Sources: • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, 17th Edition (General Issues 1368–1960), Pick# 24 • Numista (entry: Israel 10 Lirot 1952, P#24) — Accessed Nov 29, 2025 • Bank of Israel: Historical Survey of Currency and Monetary Policy • Thomas De La Rue production records (public archives) • Verified historical context on 1952 currency reform and compulsory loan