5 Pruta 5709 (1949) front 5 Pruta 5709 (1949) back
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5 Pruta

5709 (1949) year
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc) 3.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5709 (1949)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
5 Prutas (5 פרוטות) (0.005&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc)
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2041
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

The denomination "5 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
5 פרוטה
תש'ט

Translation:
5 Ptuta
5709

Edge

Plain

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