Israel 1 Lira Pomegranates 1978

Take a step back in time with this 1 Israeli Lira coin from 1978 (תשל"ח), a nostalgic item from a significant period in the history of the State of Israel. The obverse of the coin features a beautiful design of three stylized pomegranates on a branch, an ancient symbol of abundance and fertility in Jewish culture, alongside the State Emblem of Israel and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. The reverse details the denomination "1 לירה ישראלית אחת" (1 Israeli Lira One), with two small stars flanking the numeral "1", and below it, the Hebrew year of issue "תשל"ח". This coin, made of a copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), is a must-have for collectors of Israeli coins, a wonderful memento from days gone by, and a charming addition to any collection seeking to document Israel's monetary history.