{"product_id":"scg6899-israel-1961-maccabiah-games-500-pruta","title":"SCG6899 - Israel 1961 “Maccabiah Games” (500 Pruta)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis striking Israeli postage stamp, issued in 1961, commemorates the 6th Maccabiah Games, often called the “Jewish Olympics.” The design, rendered in geometric abstraction, depicts a dynamic athlete reaching upward with a torch, symbolizing strength, unity, and the revival of Jewish sporting spirit in the State of Israel. The red figure with the Star of David on the chest stands out against a gold gradient background, embodying triumph and national pride. The denomination 500 pruta appears in red at the lower right, with inscriptions in Hebrew, Arabic, and English along the margins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eCollector’s Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of Israel’s long-standing tradition of sports-themed issues, this stamp celebrates the international Jewish athletic movement and marks a key event in Israeli cultural history. It’s valued for its bold modernist design and patriotic symbolism, making it a desirable piece for thematic collectors interested in sports, nationalism, or Jewish heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45764223205547,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20251024_188__14.jpg?v=1761385180","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg6899-israel-1961-maccabiah-games-500-pruta","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}