500 Pruta 5709 (1949) front 500 Pruta 5709 (1949) back
500 Pruta 5709 (1949) photo
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500 Pruta

5709 (1949) year
Silver (.500) (Copper .375, Nickel .125) 25.0 g 37.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5709 (1949)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
500 Pruta (0.500&nbspILP)
Currency
Pound (1949-1960)
Composition
Silver (.500) (Copper .375, Nickel .125)
Weight
25.0 g
Diameter
37.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#19770
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Denomination is between two stylized olive branches and date below.

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
500
פרוטה
תש׳ט

Translation:
500
pruta
5709 (1949)

Engravers: leo Kadman, Hanan Pavel, Otte Wallish

Comment

Date of issue: 22 of May, 1952.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Pruta coin from Israel is that it features a unique combination of metals in its composition. It is made of Silver (.500), Copper (.375), and Nickel (.125), which gives it a distinctive color and durability. This blend of metals was specifically chosen to create a coin that would be both visually appealing and resistant to wear and tear over time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5709 (1949)  33812 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pruta 5709 (1949) coin.