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Public Telephone Tokens – Israel Post | Large Lot – Total Weight 1,030 g - Large lot of Israeli public telephone tokens of the type used to operate public telephones in Israel before the introduction of Telecards. The tokens were originally issued by Israel Post (telephone services) and continued in use during the Bezeq era, serving as a dedicated means of payment for calls from public telephones throughout the country. Details: - Estimated quantity: approximately 200 tokens (based on an average weight of approximately 5–5.16 g per token). - Total weight: 1,030 g. - Material: nickel-colored base metal. - Design: round tokens with a central hole, Hebrew inscriptions “Telephone” / “Israel, ” and a characteristic telecommunications emblem. - Period: mainly the 1960s–1980s. - Condition: used, with natural signs of use, discoloration, scratches, and light to moderate wear from circulation and daily use. Condition varies, as shown in the photograph.