12 Tribes of Israel, 1959

Israel · 1959 · Various (5, 10, 12, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 70, 100 agora)

This definitive series features the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, the traditional divisions of the ancient Jewish people. Each stamp displays a unique emblem representing one of the sons of Jacob, such as the Lion of Judah or the ship of Zebulun. The designs are based on ancient mosaics and historical sources, rendered in a modern graphic style.

Issued in 1959, this series celebrated the cultural and historical roots of the modern state of Israel, connecting its identity to its biblical origins. The stamps were part of a broader effort to establish national symbols following the country's first decade of independence.