Bidspirit auction | 25 Mils Coin, 1948 –

25 Mils Coin, 1948 – First Coin Issued by the State of Israel – Aluminium - 25 mils coin dated 1948, regarded as the first coin issued by the State of Israel. Its design was inspired by a coin from the Bar Kokhba revolt. It entered circulation in 1949. Obverse: denomination “25 mils” in Hebrew and Arabic, with the Hebrew date, surrounded by olive branches. Reverse: a bunch of grapes, “Israel” in Hebrew and Arabic, and a dotted border. Composition: 97% aluminium, 3% magnesium. Standard weight: 3.8 g. Diameter: 30 mm. Condition: VF (Very Fine). Grape and inscription details remain clear, with wear to the relief, numerous scratches and contact marks, staining and minor rim knocks. Please examine the photographs for your own grading.