Israel 5 Lirot, 5720
12th Anniversary of Independence - Theodore Herzl Centenary
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Israeli Pounds
Year
5720
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
25
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
23 February 1980
Description
5 Israeli Pounds from Israel. Issued in 5720. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 34 mm and weighs 25 g.
- Obverse
- Upper left is the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic and below it the years 5620-5720 1860-1960. Below is the face value "5 Israeli Lirot" in Hebrew. (ISRAEL 5620-5720 (1860-1960) 5 ISRAELI LIROT)
- Reverse
- In the upper right a portrayal of Theodore Herzl in an incuse rectangle with rounded corners. In the lower border, center, is the Israel State Emblem and left, in Hebrew, "It is no legend", part of Herzl's famous saying: "If you will it, it is no legend". (It is no legend)
- Edge
- Inscribed. (Twelfth Year of the State of Israel Centenary of Herzl's Birth)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 (1960) | 34.3K | € 26,00 | תש״כ | 94% | |
| 5720 (1960) מ | 4.8K | — | תש״כ (Proof) | 14% |
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