10 Pruta 5717 (1957) front 10 Pruta 5717 (1957) back
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10 Pruta

5717 (1957) year
Aluminium 1.6 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5717 (1957)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 Prutas (10 פרוטות) (0.010&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6951
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

The denomination "10 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
10
פרוטות
תשי'ז

Translation:
10
Pruta
5717

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Pruta coin from Israel was designed by renowned Israeli sculptor and coin designer, Nathan Karp. Karp was known for his work on various coins and medals for the State of Israel, and his design for the 10 Pruta coin features a stylized image of a pomegranate, which is a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Jewish tradition. The coin's design also includes the Hebrew letters "ישראל" (Israel) and "תשי" (1957), representing the year in which the coin was minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5717 (1957)  1000000 - - - - - -

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