10 Lirot 20th Anniversary of Independence - Jerusalem

€1.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1968
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Israeli Pounds (10 לירות) (10 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionSilver (.935)
Weight26 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jacob Zim
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#51
Obverse descriptionTop right, the word `Israel` in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the face value in Hebrew, `10 Israeli Lirot`. In the center is a replica of the silver seal of the Bar-Kochba revolt, depicting a four-columned facade. Below is the mint year `5728-1968` in Hebrew and English.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل ISRAEL 10 לירות ישראליות תשנ`ח • 1968
(Translation: Israel 10 Israeli Lirot 5728 (1968))
Reverse descriptionA panorama of the reunified city of Jerusalem and the Israel State emblem.
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringישראל
(Translation: Israel)
EdgeThe inscription `the 20th Year of the State of Israel` in the
Mint
Mintage5728 (1968)  - תשכ״ח - 49 996
5728 (1968) מ - תשכ״ח Proof - 20 494
Catalog ID9577929080
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