© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Lira
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.8 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5723-5739 (1963-1979) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | ½ Israeli Pound (½ ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1960-1980) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value above date.
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
1/2
לירה
ישראלית
תש״ל
Translation:
1/2
Pound
Israel
Engravers: Gabriel Shamir, Maxim Shamir
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Some mintages show a small "Star of David" at top = Set Issue.Date of Issue: 12th September, 1963
5723
Two mints can be differ by the Obv.
