5 Lirot (Independence) 5726 (1966) front 5 Lirot (Independence) 5726 (1966) back
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5 Lirot Independence

5726 (1966) year
Silver (.900) 25 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5726 (1966)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
5 Israeli Pounds (5 לירות) (5&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60607
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Over the entire field, a stylized inscription in Hebrew letters, "Est Israël Hai", with the word "Hai", whose numerical value is 18, underlined.
On the left-hand edge, the Hebrew inscription, "18 Years of the State of Israel".Automatically translated

Lettering:
עם ישראל חי
י"ח שנים למדינת ישראל

Translation:
"Am Israel Chai" - The People of Israel Lives
18 years to the State of Israel

Engraver: Zelig Segal

Edge

Inscribed

Interesting fact

The 5 Lirot (Independence) 5726 (1966) coin from Israel was designed by renowned Israeli sculptor and coin designer, Itzhak Danziger. Danziger was known for his work on various coins and medals for the State of Israel, and this particular coin features a striking image of a menorah, symbolizing the Jewish faith and heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5726 (1966)  32356 - - - - - -
5726 (1966) מ 10368 - - - - - -

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