Description:
Obverse
Lyre; the emblem of the State of Israel. Ancient Hebrew seal with the inscription "Maadana, the King's daughter".
Reverse
The denomination "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; with the word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
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