Israel 1 Lira {1967-1980} 14S

FEATURING
front: 3 stylized grenadine fruits, state emblem (menorah flanked by olive branches)

The pomegranate is mentioned or alluded to in the Bible many times. It is also included in coinage and various types of ancient and modern cultural works.

For example, pomegranates were known in Ancient Israel as the fruits that the scouts brought to Moses to demonstrate the fertility of the "promised land". The Book of Exodus describes the me'il ("robe of the ephod") worn by the Hebrew high priest as having pomegranates embroidered on the hem, alternating with golden bells, which could be heard as the high priest entered and left the Holy of Holies. According to the Books of Kings, the capitals of the two pillars (Jachin and Boaz) that stood in front of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem were engraved with pomegranates. Solomon is said to have designed his coronet based on the pomegranate's "crown" (calyx).

Lettering: إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל

back: Value, 2 stars (image from early coins at about 103 B.C. Alexander Jannaeus)

Lettering:
1
לירה
ישראלית
אחת
תשל"א

Translation:
1
Lirah
Israeli
One

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 27.5 mm
• weight: 9.14 g

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• 24" stainless steel ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 1-1/8" stainless steel keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo}

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