250 Pruta 5709 (1949) front 250 Pruta 5709 (1949) back
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250 Pruta

5709 (1949) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 14.1 g 32.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5709 (1949)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
250 Prutas (250 פרוטות) (0.250&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
14.1 g
Diameter
32.2 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2048
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

The denomination "250 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
250
פרוטה
תש׳ט

Edge

Reeded

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