Five Mils (Bronze), Coin Type from Palestine (British Mandate) - detailed information

Five Mils (Bronze), Coin Type from Palestine (British Mandate) (issued 1942 - 1944)
Coin TypeFive Mils (Bronze)

Composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin.

Obverse

Olive wreath around a central hole. Around that, inscription PALESTINE, in English, Hebrew and Arabic. Below that, the date in international and Arab numerals.

Obverse Inscription PALESTINE [year]
Reverse

The value, 5 MILS ٥, in English, Hebrew and Arabic around a central hole.

Reverse Inscription 5 MILS ٥
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

References to additional information:

[Book] Berlin, Howard M. 2001. The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927-1947.

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Five Mils (Bronze): Details
CountryPalestine (British Mandate)
CurrencyPalestine Pound
Sub-type ofFive Mils
From1942
To1944
Face Value5 (x Mil)
CurrentNo (demonetised 1948)
MaterialBronze
DesignerAusten St. Barbe Harrison
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size20.0000 mm
Mass2.9100 g
Five Mils (Bronze): Photos
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