First coinage of the State of Israel
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
From 1948
Issuing entity
State of IsraelThe earliest coins issued by the State of Israel following independence, based on ancient Jewish coin motifs.
Historical context
Israel's first issues drew explicitly on ancient Judaean coinage for their designs.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Denominations, metals and the precise sequence of issues need verification from a standard catalogue