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1 Lira Hanukkah - Henrietta Szold
5721 (1960-1961) years| Copper-nickel | 14.1 g | 32.2 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5721 (1960-1961) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Israeli Pound (1 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1960-1980) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
A shepherdess enfolding a new born lamb.
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
הנריטה
סאלד
תרכא·תשכא
הדסה · עלית הנוער
מ
Translation:
Henrietta
Szold
5621·5721
Hadassah · Youth Aliya
m
Engraver: Jacob Zim
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira (Hanukkah - Henrietta Szold) 5721 coin from Israel features a unique design that represents the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Henrietta Szold, a prominent Jewish-American Zionist and founder of the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, while the reverse side features a Menorah with eight branches, symbolizing the eight days of the Hanukkah miracle. This coin was minted in 1960-1961 and was not circulated, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 (1960) מ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5721 (1961) | 16781 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Hanukkah - Henrietta Szold) 5721 (1960-1961) coin.
