Israel 5 Pruta, 5709
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Prutas
Year
5709
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Description
5 Prutas from Israel. Issued in 5709. Struck in Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Tin, 2% Zinc). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.2 g.
- Obverse
- Four-stringed lyre; "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off of a coin from the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135CE). (Israel)
- Reverse
- The denomination "5 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709 (1949) | 25K | — | — | — | — | — | — | תש'ט (Proof) | 2% | |
| 5709 (1949) | 5M | € 0,26 | € 0,89 | € 1,10 | € 1,50 | € 4,00 | € 10,00 | תש'ט (Without pearl) | 65% | |
| 5709 (1949) • | 5.1M | — | € 0,54 | € 1,10 | € 1,30 | — | — | תש'ט (With pearl) | 46% |
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