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Israel - 1 Pruta with preal 1949 - NGC MS 64
The Israeli government has asked the Numismatic Association in Israel for design proposals for a new series of currencies. Leo Kadman and Hanan Pavel, along with graphic artist Uta Wallisch, submitted charts, which were approved by then-Finance Minister Eliezer Kaplan.
Face: the words "1 pruta" and the year of issue in Hebrew; Around two stylish olive branches.
Back: The word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic Alexander Yanai Coin (76-103 BC)
Metal: 97% aluminum, 3% magnesium
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 1.3 grams
Margins: Parts