The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927-1947
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Overview
From 1923 until May 1948, Palestine was under a British Mandate. Beginning in 1927, on the Eve of the tenth anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, Palestine began producing its own money. The coins and banknotes that were legal tender during these two decades are especially interesting both to collectors and historians. A brief history of Palestine up to 1948 and information on the Palestine Currency Board provide background information. Complete numismatic information is then presented for each coin and banknote. Also covered are the mysterious 1927 Holyland Token, counterfeit issues, and vignettes of the religious sites featured on banknotes. Appendices present the text of the British Mandate for Palestine, catalog numbering systems for Palestine coins and banknotes, and a checklist for collectors. (The text does not introduce a new numbering system.) Color and black and white illustrations bring these beautiful pieces of currency, many now rarities, to life.Retired college professor and inventor Howard M. Berlin lives in Wilmington, Delaware. He holds three United States patents for his inventions and is the author of over 30 books on diverse subjects, including World Monetary Units (2005) and The Charlie Chan Film Encyclopedia (2000). He has been collecting coins and banknotes of the Palestine Mandate for over two decades, has exhibited his collection widely, winning numerous awards and is a member of the Numismatic Literary Guild.
Synopsis
This reference for dealers, collectors, and scholars describes the coins and banknotes issued as legal tender during the British Mandate of Palestine (1927-1947). Introductory chapters briefly review Palestinian history and discuss the formation of the Palestine Currency Board. Complete numismatic information is then presented for each coin and banknote. Illustrated throughout with b&w photos, the volume also features a section of color plates. This paperback is a reprint of the library bound edition first published in 2001 by McFarland. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR