The 1927 Palestine Coin: A Piece of History You Can Wear

Some pieces of history fit in the palm of your hand. The 1927 Palestine coin is one of them. Our 1927 coin replica necklace brings that small piece of the past into everyday jewelry, with the name of the land written across it.

Where the coin comes from

After World War I, Britain governed Palestine under a League of Nations Mandate. In 1926 it set up the Palestine Currency Board, which created a new currency: the Palestine pound, divided into 1,000 mils. The pound became legal tender on November 1, 1927, and the first coins and banknotes entered circulation that day. Many of those coins were struck with a hole in the middle, surrounded by an olive wreath.

One name, three languages

The coin carries the word PALESTINE in three scripts: English, Arabic (فلسطين) and Hebrew. That is because Arabic, English and Hebrew were the three official languages of Palestine under the Mandate, and all three had to appear on the currency. The date appears in both Western and Arabic numerals, and the olive wreath around the center is one of the coin's most recognizable features.

A land of many communities

For generations, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived side by side in Palestine's towns and villages, shopping in the same markets and sharing daily life. Historians describe relations that were close and meaningful in many places, though never free of tension, and that changed sharply during the Mandate years. A coin with three languages is a small reminder that Palestine has always been home to more than one community.

The Alluria 1927 coin necklace

Our 1927 Palestine Coin Replica Necklace is a two-sided replica finished with turquoise enamel, designed to be worn every day or passed down. It sits well with other pieces from our Palestine collection, such as a dainty Palestine map necklace for layering.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a real coin from 1927? No. It is a replica inspired by the coins issued by the Palestine Currency Board, made as jewelry.

Why are there three languages? Arabic, English and Hebrew were the three official languages of Palestine during the British Mandate, so all three appeared on the currency.

Is it a good gift? It is a favorite for anyone who loves history or wants to carry Palestine with them. Our gift guide has more ideas.

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