Israel 100 Lirot, 5740
Hanukkah - Egyptian Lamp
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Pound
(1949 – 1960)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Israeli Pounds
Year
5740
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Israeli Pounds from Israel. Issued in 5740. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 34 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- The face value "100 Lirot". Below the emblem of the State of Israel. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English, then the date 1979-5740.
- Reverse
- A Hanukkah lamp from Egypt in a Star of David shaped incuse. From the corners, three flowers appear and in the middle a miniature Star of David. In the lamp an inscription "Because the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light". Underneath the words, in Hebrew "a Hanukkah lamp from Egypt, 19th century".
- Edge
- Smooth or reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5740 (1980) ✡ | 32K | € 22,00 | € 22,00 | € 22,00 | תש״ם KM#103.1 (smooth edge) | 63% | |
| 5740 (1980) מ | 19K | — | — | € 22,00 | תש״ם KM#103.2 (reeded edge) Proof | 54% |
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