Israel 1/2 Lira Menorah 1976

Hold a piece of Israeli history with this 1/2 Israeli Lira coin from 1976 (תשל"ו). The obverse of this classic coin proudly displays the emblem of the State of Israel – the Menorah flanked by olive branches, a symbol of eternity and hope, with the word "ישראל" (Israel) in Hebrew below it. Around the circumference, the country's name also appears in English and Arabic ("ISRAEL / ישראל"). The reverse shows the denomination "1/2 לירה ישראלית" (1/2 Israeli Lira) and the Hebrew year of issue "תשל"ו". This coin, made of a copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), is a charming memento from the era of the Israeli Lira, a must-have for any collector, and an important addition to collections focusing on the heritage of the State of Israel.