25 Pruta (Specimen) 5709 (1949) front 25 Pruta (Specimen) 5709 (1949) back
25 Pruta (Specimen) 5709 (1949) photo
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25 Pruta Specimen

5709 (1949) year
Bronze 2.68 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
5709 (1949)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
25 Pruta (0.025&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.68 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114370
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date in Hebrew within wreath.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
25
פרוטה
SPECIMEN
תש'ט

Translation:
25 Pruta
5709 (1949)

Comment

This is a specimen coin. Please see this article: http://israelerrorcoins.wixsite.com/coins/israel-specimen-coins

Birmingham mint. cf. KM12 (in Copper-Nickel).

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design that was never actually circulated, making it a rare and valuable collector's item. The obverse side of the coin depicts a menorah, a symbol of Judaism and the State of Israel, surrounded by the Hebrew words "Israel" and "5709" (the Hebrew year corresponding to 1949). The reverse side features a stylized image of a palm tree, representing peace and prosperity, along with the denomination "25 Pruta" and the word "Specimen" in Hebrew. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 100 specimens produced, making it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists and enthusiasts of Israeli history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5709 (1949)  7 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pruta (Specimen) 5709 (1949) coin.