Palestine - 20 Mils 1934 - KM# 5 - Very Fine

Palestine - 20 Mils 1934 - KM# 5 - Very Fine A 1934 coin with the second-lowest mintage among the 59 British Mandate Palestine coin issues, with only 125,000 pieces struck. The coin is preserved in a high grade. The mil was the commonly used Hebrew name for the coinage unit that served as legal tender in Palestine during the British Mandate. It later became the official name of the coinage unit in the State of Israel until 1952. Obverse: The name “PALESTINE” appears in English, Hebrew and Arabic. Below the central hole appear the Gregorian date and the date in Arabic numerals. An olive-branch wreath surrounds the hole. Reverse: The denomination numeral “20” appears above the central hole. Around the rim appears the denomination “20 Mils” in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Metal: Cupronickel Diameter: 30.5 mm Weight: 11.33 grams Edge: Smooth Quantity minted: 125,000 Catalog number: KM#5