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Palestine Eretz Israel | British Mandate, 5 Mils Coin, 1944 – Lot of 3 Coins - A lot of three 5 Mils coins issued during the British Mandate for Palestine, all dated 1944. World War II issue – during this period the coin composition was changed from copper-nickel to bronze due to metal shortages. Composition: Bronze. Weight: 2.9 g each. Diameter: 20 mm. Thickness: 1.44 mm. Shape: Round with a central hole. Alignment: Medal (↑↑). The obverse bears the inscription PALESTINE (Eretz Israel) in English, Hebrew, and Arabic surrounding an olive wreath, with the date 1944 / 1363 below. The reverse displays the denomination 5 MILS in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. Overall condition: Good to Very Fine. Circulation wear, light surface marks, age toning, and various brown patina shades typical of bronze coins. Please view the photographs for your own assessment of condition.