Around the Hebrew and English inscription `Bank of Israel` there appear six subjects found on ancient Hebrew coins, which also appear on modern State of Israel coins: pomegranates, candelabra, harp, palm tree, stylized pomegranates, and a kernel of rye.
Obverse lettering
בנק ישראל
BANK OF ISRAEL
Obverse script
Reverse description
A schematic panorama of Jerusalem. The inscription `Jerusalem` in Hebrew and English.