Palestine - British Mandate - 5 20 Mils Coins 1942 - F-VF - KM#5

Palestine - British Mandate - 5 20 Mils Coins 1942 - F-VF - KM#5 A group of 5 20 Mils coins dated 1942 from the British Mandate period in Palestine. "Mil" was the commonly used Hebrew name for the monetary unit that was legal tender in Palestine during the British Mandate period, and subsequently served as the official name of the monetary unit in the State of Israel until 1952. Obverse: The name of the territory in three languages around the central hole - "פלשתינה" (Palestine) in Hebrew, "PALESTINE" in English and "فلسطين" (Palestine) in Arabic, with the date 1942 below. A wreath surrounds the central hole. Reverse: The denomination of 20 Mils in Hebrew, English and Arabic around the central hole. Year: 1942. Standard weight: 11.3 g per coin. Diameter: 30.5 mm. Edge: Reeded. Condition: F-VF. The coins exhibit varying degrees of circulation wear, patina and toning. One coin displays noticeable oxidation and surface changes. Total: 5 coins. KM#5.