© Michel Guerin (CC0)
© Michel Guerin (CC0)
100 Pruta
5714 (1954) year| Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) | 7.22 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5714 (1954) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 100 Prutas (100 פרוטות) (0.100 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#185650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Value and date in Hebrew within wreath.
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
100
פרוטה
תשי"ד
Translation:
100
Pruta
5741
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date of Issue: 21st April, 1955
The 100 Pruta dated 1954 was reduced in size and found to be almost identical in size to the 50 Pruta coin, therefore causing it to be withdrawn from circulation soon after their release, and the majority of the coins melted. It is estimated that between 71,100 to 81,100 coins still exist.
The 1954 minting was conducted in two dies:
* Coins from the Berne die (700,000) had round zeroes, larger beading touching the rim, larger berries placed further from the wreath, and the wreath itself touching beading on rim. Between 70,000 to 80,000 pieces are estimated to exist.
* Coins from the Utrecht die (20,000) had narrow zeroes, beading further from the rim, smaller berries placed touching the wreath, and the wreath itself inset from beading to rim. Around 1,100 pieces are estimated to exist.
Interesting fact
The 100 Pruta coin from Israel, minted in 1954, has an interesting feature. It has a unique combination of materials, with a nickel clad steel composition, consisting of 90% steel and 10% nickel. This blend of metals provides durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an interesting fact for collectors and numismatists.
