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Israel Official Mint Set 1976 (5736) - Complete 6-coin set issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation to commemorate Israel's 28th Independence Day. The set contains the standard circulation coinage of the Lira (Pound) currency system: 1 Agora (1 אגורה) - featuring three ears of barley (from Agrippa I coins, 43 CE) 5 Agorot (5 אגורות) - featuring three pomegranates (from Capernaum Synagogue frieze, 3rd Century) 10 Agorot (10 אגורות) - featuring seven-branched palm tree (from ”Judaea Capta” Roman coins, 70 CE) 25 Agorot (25 אגורות) - featuring three-stringed lyre (from Bar Kokhba Revolt silver dinars, 132-135 CE) ½ Lira (½ לירה) - featuring seven-branched Menorah (State Emblem) 1 Lira (1 לירה) - featuring three pomegranates in stages (from Jewish War shekels, 66-70 CE) The set features detailed historical explanations of the ancient Jewish coin motifs that inspired each modern coin's design. Sealed in original transparent plastic case with dark colored backdrop and original outer cardboard sleeve.