Israel 1 Lira, 5719
Hanukkah - Torah is Light
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Israeli Pound
Year
5719
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.2
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Israeli Pound from Israel. Issued in 5719. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 32 mm and weighs 14.2 g.
- Obverse
- Face Value in Hebrew, "1 Israeli Lira". Below, the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, the mint year 1958 and corresponding year 5719 in Hebrew characters. (1 Israeli Lira Israel 5719 (1958))
- Reverse
- A Menorah between two eight-pointed stars. The stars are similar to those appearing on Hasmonean coins in the period of Alexander Yannai. Beneath the Menorah the Hebrew inscription "Torah-Or" in accordance with the verse (Proverbs 6:23) "Commandment is a lamp and the Torah is light.". (Torah Light)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5719 (1958) | 149.6K | € 1,10 | € 3,10 | € 3,10 | תשי״ט | 98% | |
| 5719 (1958) | 5K | — | — | — | תשי״ט (Proof) | 3% |
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