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500 Pruta
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1949 |
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| Weight | 25.0 g |
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| Obverse description | Central motif comprises a stylized branch bearing three pomegranates in a design directly inspired by coinage of the First Jewish–Roman War (66–70 CE). The pomegranates are rendered in a schematic, archaic style evoking ancient Judaean numismatic art. The Hebrew legend 'ישראל' (Israel) appears above the central device, while the Arabic legend 'اسرائيل' (Israel) is inscribed below, both within a plain field bordered by a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse description | The large denomination numeral '500' dominates the upper field, with the Hebrew word 'פרוטה' (pruta) inscribed immediately below. The Hebrew date 'תש״ט' (5709 / 1949) appears in the lower field. The entire central device is framed by a wreath of two stylized olive branches meeting at the base with a small decorative motif, all enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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