25 Mil

€10,286.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1948-1949
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value25 Mil (0.025)
CurrencyPalestine Pound (1948-1949)
CompositionAluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%)
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to6 September 1950
Reference(s) KM#8
Obverse descriptionCluster of grapes, based off of coins struck during the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135 CE); `Israel` in Hebrew above and in Arabic below.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel)
Reverse descriptionThe denomination `25 Mil` in Hebrew and Arabic; date in Hebrew below; two stylized olive branches around, based off of coins struck during the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135 CE).
Reverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Reverse lettering25 מיל ٢٥ ملا תש`ח
(Translation: 25 Mil 25 Mil 5708 (1948))
EdgeSmooth
MintJerusalem, Israel
Michsaf Cutlery Factory, Holon,Israel
Mintage5708 (1948)  - תש`ח (Holon) - 42 650
5708 (1948)  - תש`ח (Uniface, reverse only; few dozen minted; Holon) -
5709 (1949)  - תש`ט (Closed link; Jerusalem; Included in 650,000 mintage) -
5709 (1949)  - תש`ט (Open link; Holon) - 650 000
5709 (1949)  - תש`ט (Straight-cut leaves; Holon; Included in 650,000 mintage) -
Catalog ID6969966540
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