Israel 250 Pruta, 5709
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
250 Prutas
Year
5709
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.1
Diameter (mm)
32.2
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Description
250 Prutas from Israel. Issued in 5709. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 32.2 mm and weighs 14.1 g.
- Obverse
- Three palm branches; "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off a coin minted during the war of the Jews against Rome (66 - 70 CE).
- Reverse
- The denomination "250 Pruta" and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709 (1949) | 524K | € 2,20 | € 3,60 | € 3,90 | € 3,90 | תש׳ט (Without pearl; Struck at Heaton (Birmingham)) | 47% | |
| 5709 (1949) • | 1.5M | € 4,20 | € 4,20 | € 7,00 | € 7,40 | תש׳ט (With pearl; Struck at Imperial Chemical Industries (Great Britain)) | 67% |
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