50 Pruta 5709-5714 (1949-1954) front 50 Pruta 5709-5714 (1949-1954) back
50 Pruta 5709-5714 (1949-1954) photo
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50 Pruta

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.69 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
5709-5714 (1949-1954)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
50 Prutas (50 פרוטות) (0.050&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.69 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2033
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath made up of two stylized olive branches that for a circle around perimeter.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
50
פרוטה
תש'ט

Translation:
50
Pruta
5709 (1949)

Edge

Reeded edge: KM# 13.1
Smooth edge: KM#: 13.2

Comment

Some coins have a “pearl,” a tiny dot below the dash line at the bottom.