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British Palestine (Eretz Israel) 20 Mils Coins, 1942 – Pair of Bronze Wartime Issues - Pair of 20 Mils coins issued in British Palestine (Eretz Israel) during the British Mandate period, dated 1942. During the Second World War, the regular copper-nickel composition was temporarily replaced with bronze so that nickel could be redirected toward the war effort. These wartime bronze issues differ from the standard 1927–1941 issues and are considered a distinctive subtype. The obverse features the inscriptions PALESTINE in English, Hebrew and Arabic surrounding a wreath and the characteristic central hole design of the Palestine mil coinage series. The reverse displays the denomination “20 MILS” in the three official languages. Technical details: • Denomination: 20 Mils • Year: 1942 • Country: British Palestine (Eretz Israel) • Composition: Bronze • Weight: 11.33 g each • Diameter: 30.5 mm • Shape: Round with central hole Total of 2 coins. Please view the photos for your own impression of condition.