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Palestinian Coin - British Mandate

Description: The Palestinian coin minted between 1927 and 1947 under British rule is a fascinating piece of history, reflecting the complex political and cultural landscape of the region at that time. Palestine, under British administration from 1920 to 1948, had its own currency, which was introduced in 1927. The currency system consisted of coins and banknotes, with the coins being minted in various denominations and metals. The coin was part of this series and is notable for its design and inscriptions. It was minted in several denominations, including 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 mils. The coinage was struck primarily in copper-nickel, with the lower denominations, like the 1 and 2 mil coins, made from bronze. The obverse of these coins featured inscriptions in three languages: English, Arabic, and Hebrew, symbolizing the diverse population of Palestine at the time. The English inscription read "Palestine," while the Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions mirrored this, reflecting the trilingual nature of official documentation in the British Mandate period. One of the most striking features of the coin is the date, which was inscribed using both the Gregorian and the Islamic calendar years, a practice that further highlighted the cultural and religious diversity of the region. The coins typically bore the date 1939 in English, with the corresponding Islamic year 1358. The reverse side of the coin often displayed an image of an olive branch, a symbol of peace, which held significant cultural importance in the region. These coins, while primarily functional, also served as a symbol of the British Mandate's attempt to administer a diverse and complex territory. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors not only for their historical value but also for their unique design, which captures a moment in time when Palestine was under British rule, on the cusp of the significant changes that would shape its future. The 1939 Palestinian coins remain a tangible connection to this turbulent period in Middle Eastern history.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Richardson, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-03T16:31:58.000Z

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Country/Region of Manufacture: Palestinian Territories

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