© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Lira
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5727-5740 (1967-1980) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Israeli Pound (1 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1960-1980) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value, 2 stars (image from early coins at about 103 B.C. Alexander Jannaeus)
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
1
לירה
ישראלית
אחת
תשל"א
Translation:
1
Lirah
Israeli
One
the date (in this case, 5731)
Engraver: Zvi Narkiss
Edge
Alternating segments: five smooth, five milled
Comment
Some coins show a small "Star of David" on the obverse. These are set issues.Date of Issue: September 1967
Of the coins dated 5733 (1973), 150,000 were minted in Jerusalem and 10,115,000 were minted in Bern.
Of the coins dated 5734 (1974), 2,287,000 were minted in Jerusalem and 4,000,000 were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa.
Of the coins dated 5735 (1975), 7,225,000 were minted in Jerusalem and 6,000,000 were minted by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
Of the coins dated 5738 (1978), 11,129,000 were minted in Jerusalem and 36,391,000 were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg.
Of the coins dated 5739 (1979), 10,615,464 were minted in Jerusalem and 24,200,000 were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa.
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira coin from Israel, which was in circulation from 1967 to 1980, features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and historical heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a pomegranate, which is a symbol of fertility and abundance in Jewish tradition. On the other side, there is a depiction of the Seven Species, which are seven agricultural products that are mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as being abundant in the Land of Israel. These species are wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. The inclusion of these symbols on the coin serves as a reminder of Israel's rich history and cultural identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5727 (1967) | 3830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5728 (1968) | 3982000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5729 (1969) | 12484000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5730 (1970) | 4794000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5731 (1971) | 2993000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5731 (1971) ✡ | 125921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5732 (1972) | 2489000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5732 (1972) ✡ | 68513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5733 (1973) | 10265000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5734 (1974) | 6287000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5734 (1974) ✡ | 92868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5735 (1975) | 13225000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5735 (1975) ✡ | 61686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5736 (1976) | 4268000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5736 (1976) ✡ | 64654 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5737 (1977) | 11129000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5737 (1977) ✡ | 37208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5738 (1978) | 61752000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5738 (1978) ✡ | 57072 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5739 (1979) | 34815000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5739 (1979) ✡ | 31590 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5740 (1980) | 10840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira 5727-5740 (1967-1980) coin.
