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25 Pruta
5709 (1949) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5709 (1949) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 25 Prutas (25 פרוטות) (0.025 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 22 February 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value and date in Hebrew within wreath
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
25
פרוטה
תש'ט
Translation:
25
Pruta
5709
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue: 4th of January, 1950
Two British mints produced this coin:
1. Imperial Chemical Industries marked its production with a Mintsmall dot, nicknamed 'pearl'. It is under the horizontal connection between two olive branches at the bottom. In the mintage section these coins are in the line 5709 (1949) •
2. Heaton mint in Birmingham did not mark its coins.
