This striking 1978 commemorative from Israel marks the 100th anniversary of “Hatiqwa,” the national anthem, first written in 1878. The stamp features a deep blue background with elegant silver Hebrew calligraphy extracted from the anthem’s opening verse, symbolizing hope and national revival. The large numeric “1” emphasizes unity and identity, while the crisp modern type showcases late-1970s Israeli design. Issued with a face value of 8.40 lira, it remains a popular thematic piece for collectors of national heritage, Judaica, and Israeli cultural history.