100 Lirot (20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem) 5728 (1968) front 100 Lirot (20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem) 5728 (1968) back
100 Lirot (20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem) 5728 (1968) photo
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100 Lirot 20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem

5728 (1968) year
Gold (.800) 25 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5728 (1968)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
100 Israeli Pounds (100 לירות) (100&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Gold (.800)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51108
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

A panorama of the reunified city of Jerusalem and the Israel State emblem.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
ישראל
שנה כ' למדינת ישראל

Translation:
Israel
20th Year of the State of Israel

Engraver: Jacob Zim

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Jerusalem is mentioned in the Bible no fewer than 650 times. The holy city of Jerusalem is fundamental to the Jewish experience. "If I forget thee Jerusalem may my right hand lose its cunning", was the oath taken by Jews of Zion. The yearning never ceased - "Next year in Jerusalem" was said annually. For 1900 years Israel was exiled and Jerusalem with them.
After the War of Independence, for nineteen years Jerusalem was divided between Jordan and Israel. When the Israel Defence Forces liberated the various quarters of the city, in 1967, Jerusalem was reunified into one city with free access to the holy places guaranteed to Jew, Christian and Moslem alike.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Lirot (20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem) 5728 (1968) coin from Israel is that it features a unique design that showcases the city of Jerusalem in the center, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches. The coin's design was created by the Israeli artist and sculptor, Israel Hadany, and it symbolizes the country's commitment to peace and independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5728 (1968)  12490 - - - - - -

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