Issued in 1962, this Israeli definitive stamp features a symbolic illustration of a hoe cutting through thorns, reflecting themes of labor, agriculture, and the nation’s pioneering spirit. Designed in a bold, modernist style, it uses strong contrasts with a brown and green palette. The hoe signifies cultivation and progress, while the thorny backdrop alludes to overcoming adversity. The trilingual inscription “Israel” (in Hebrew, Arabic, and English) reinforces its national identity. This 0.37 Israeli lira denomination is part of a series highlighting manual tools of development.