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Description:
Obverse
Face Value, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, a tenth century BCE incense altar from the early Israelite period in Tel Hazor.
Reverse
UNESCO and World Heritage Sites Emblems. Major archaeological findings at Tel Hazor: basalt lion orthostat from the Canaanite period, late Bronze Age, Royal fortress gate from the Israelite period, border inscription "Tel Hazor" in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
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