Description
📌 General Information
• Country: Palestine (British Mandate)
• Year: 1931
• Denomination: 50 Mils
• Currency: 1 Palestine Pound = 1,000 Mils
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
• First year of issue for the 50 Mils denomination
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⚙️ Specifications
• Metal: Silver (.720 fine)
• Weight: ~11.66 grams
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Shape: Round (no hole)
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🎨 Design Details
Obverse:
• Olive branch design in the center
• “PALESTINE” written in English, Arabic, and Hebrew
• Date 1931 (with corresponding Hebrew year)
Reverse:
• Denomination “50 MILS”
• Decorative wreath design
• Beaded rim border
The olive branch is a key symbol representing the region.
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🏷️ Your Coin Grade
• Graded by: NGC
• Grade: F 15 (Fine 15)
• Moderate overall wear
• Major design elements clear
• Some detail in olive leaves still visible
• Honest circulated example
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💰 Approximate Market Value (F15)
• Generally $120 – $200 USD
• Silver content adds intrinsic value
• Higher grades (AU–MS) can exceed $400–$1,000+
1931 is a popular first-year silver issue and highly collectible within the Palestine Mandate series.