© Heritage Auctions
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2 Mils
| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 7.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | British Palestine (Israel) |
|---|---|
| Period | British Mandate (1920-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1927-1947 |
| Value | 2 Mils (0.002) |
| Currency | Pound (1927-1948) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value in Hebrew, English and Arabic divided by an olive tree branch
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
מילים · TWO MILS · ملان
2 ٢
Edge
Plain
Comment
For the Hebrew lettering of Palestine "פלשתינה" on the obverse side of the coin, there is a small acronym after it in brakes "(א"י)", which is shortened for "ארץ ישראל" (Land of Israel), the name used since biblical times to the present by the Jewish People for the geographical area that made up the lands of ancient Judea, the British Mandate of Palestine and later the State of Israel.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mils coin from British Palestine (Israel) made of Bronze is that it features an image of a palm tree on one side, which was a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in ancient times.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mils 1927-1947 coin.
