Palestinian Coin | British Mandate

History of the Artifact The Palestinian coin minted between 1927 and 1947 under British rule is a fascinating piece of history, reflecting the complex political and cultural landscape of the region at that time. Palestine, under British administration from 1920 to 1948, had its own currency, which was introduced in 1927. The currency system consisted of coins and banknotes, with the coins being minted in various denominations and metals. The coin was part of this series and is notable for its design and inscriptions. It was minted in several denominations, including 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 mils. The coinage was struck primarily in copper-nickel, with the lower denominations, like the 1 and 2 mil coins, made from bronze. The obverse of these coins featured inscriptions in three languages: English, Arabic, and Hebrew, symbolizing the diverse population of Palestine at the time. The English inscription read "Palestine," while the Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions mirrored this, reflecti