Israel Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Israel is a fascinating journey through the country's economic and cultural evolution. Since its founding in 1948, Israel has issued several series of banknotes that reflect its national identity and values.

Current banknotes in circulation

Israel's current banknotes, known as the C Series, were introduced between 2014 and 2017. This series includes denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200 new sekels, each with a unique design honoring prominent figures in Israeli history and culture. For example, the 50 new sekels bill features poet Shaul Tchernichovsky, while the 200 new sekels note pays tribute to writer Nathan Alterman.

Old banknotes and milestones in Israel's notability

Prior to Series C, Israel had several notable series of banknotes. The first series, issued in 1948, was known as the "Israeli lira" and featured national symbols. An important milestone was the introduction of the new sekel in 1985, which replaced the Israeli lira due to high inflation. Another significant moment was the Series B issue in 1999, which for the first time included advanced security features such as holograms and color-changing inks.