Israel 500 Pruta, 5709
Information
Country
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Pruta
Year
5709
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.500) (Copper .375, Nickel .125)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
25
Diameter (mm)
37.1
Demonetized
22 February 1980
Description
500 Pruta from Israel. Issued in 5709. Struck in Silver (.500) (Copper .375, Nickel .125). Measures 37.1 mm and weighs 25 g.
- Obverse
- A branch bearing three stylized pomegranates and the word "Israel" in Hebrew above and in Arabic below. Design inspired by similar designs found on silver coins from the First Jewish–Roman War (66-70 CE). (Israel)
- Reverse
- Denomination is between two stylized olive branches and date below. (500 pruta 5709 (1949))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709 (1949) | 33.8K | € 28,00 | € 46,00 | € 46,00 | תש׳ט |
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