Israel 1 Lira, 5720
Hanukkah - Deganya
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1960 – 1980)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Israeli Pound
Year
5720
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
1980
Description
1 Israeli Pound from Israel. Issued in 5720. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 32 mm and weighs 14.2 g.
- Obverse
- Top left, the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, beneath, the mint year "5720-1960" in Hebrew and English, lower right, the face value in Hebrew, "1 Israeli Lira".
- Reverse
- Degania on the shore of the Sea of Galilee with its small houses, cypresses and palms, "Degania" in enlarged Hebrew characters to the left, Hebrew inscription "Jubilee of Collective Settlement" around the upper border.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5720 (1960) | 49.5K | € 2,20 | € 3,70 | € 5,40 | € 6,40 | תש״כ | 97% | |
| 5720 (1960) מ | 4.7K | — | — | — | — | תש״כ (Proof) | 6% |
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