Yesterday, I was looking at some stamp sites, and found something I wasn't even aware existed. Apparently, last year, Israel re-printed the latest revenue stamps, which were originally printed in 1986 (the same design as the 1984 revenues priced in NIS instead of Shekels). The new printing is a slightly different color, and the Arabic is noticeably different. In addition, the new printing apparently include phosphor, which I believe would be a first for Israel revenues. As far as I know, there were 8 values printed (as opposed to 10 from the original set), with the 80, 100, and 150 NIS values not being reprinted, and a 4 NIS value added. I have asked one of my contacts in Israel to see if he can find a set for me at the post office. Hopefully, I can get the set at face value.
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Adam, this would actually be the second reprint. The NIS 1,3,5,10,20 and 40 values were reprinted about 1988 with the darker green leaves and some values with the finer arabic script. I also note that the NIS 4 value is not a reprint. There was no NIS 4 value in the original set.
Have you been able to rack down this new set?
I was able to pick up a set from a dealer in Israel for just over face. Bait-Tov also has the set listed on its website, but with a significant premium attached.
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