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1 Lira Hanukkah - Deganya
5720 (1960) year| Copper-nickel | 14.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5720 (1960) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Israeli Pound (1 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1960-1980) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Degania on the shore of the Sea of Galilee with its small houses, cypresses and palms, "Degania" in enlarged Hebrew characters to the left, Hebrew inscription "Jubilee of Collective Settlement" around the upper border.
Script: Hebrew
Engravers: Gerd Rothschild, Zeev Lipman
Edge
Plain
Comment
The second of the Hanukka commemorative coins is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the collective settlement Degania: "Mother of the co-operative villages". The coin also commemorates the jubilee of Israel's collective agricultural movement.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the holiday of Hanukkah, which is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the second century BCE. The coin features an image of the Hanukkah menorah, which is a symbol of the holiday, and the word "Hanukkah" in Hebrew. It's a unique and meaningful collector's item for anyone interested in Jewish culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 (1960) | 49455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5720 (1960) מ | 4702 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Hanukkah - Deganya) 5720 (1960) coin.
