This 1978 Israeli commemorative stamp marks the 100th anniversary of “Hatikva,” the national anthem of Israel. The design features stylized Hebrew lettering from the anthem’s famous line “To be a free people in our land, the land of Zion and Jerusalem.” The bold silver typography stands out against a deep blue background, symbolizing faith, hope, and endurance. The denomination of 8.40 Israeli Lira appears prominently at the top, with inscriptions in Hebrew, Arabic, and English below.

The stamp honors the enduring national spirit expressed in the poem written by Naftali Herz Imber in 1878, which later became Israel’s anthem upon statehood in 1948.