10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5732 (1972) front 10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5732 (1972) back
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10 Lirot Pidyon Haben

5732 (1972) year
Silver (.900) 26 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5732 (1972)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 Israeli Pounds (לירות) (10&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1960-1980)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#35913
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Text within the letter M flanked by diamonds

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
כל בכור בניך תפדה
מטבע פדיון הבן

Comment

Note: Star is located around 2 o'clock of the obverse for business strikes with them, rather than below the menorah

Interesting fact

The 10 Lirot (Pidyon Haben) 5732 (1972) coin from Israel was designed by the Israeli artist and sculptor, David Shapira. The coin features a depiction of a baby boy on one side, symbolizing the tradition of Pidyon Haben, which is a Jewish ritual where a father redeems his firstborn son from a Kohen (a descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses). The coin's design was meant to represent the idea of redemption and the importance of family in Jewish culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5732 (1972)  12443 - - - - - -
5732 (1972) ✡ 29744 - - - - - -

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