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Judaica / Zionism - USA, Chanukah Token - 100 Pruta, 1949 (5710) - Bronze Chanukah Gelt token, 28 mm in diameter, issued in 1949 (5710) in the United States. The design was modeled after the newly issued Israeli 100 Pruta coin, symbolizing the excitement surrounding the establishment of the State of Israel. Obverse: Denomination “100 Pruta” within an olive wreath, with the Hebrew year “תש”ט” below. Reverse: Depicts a palm tree, surrounded by inscriptions in three languages: Hebrew “ישראל”, Arabic “إسرائيل”, and English “ISRAEL”, together with the legend “CHANUKAH GELT R.S.K.S.”. This token was distributed to students of Rabbi Solomon Kugler’s school in New York as a Hanukkah gift, reflecting the spirit of Jewish education and connection to Israel. Metal: Bronze Weight: 7.915 Diameter: 27 mm