10 Pruta

€1.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1957
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Prutas (10 פרוטות) (0.010 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionCopper plated aluminium
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#20a
Obverse descriptionTwo-handled amphora; `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic. The design is based off of a coin from the Bar-Kochba Revolt (132-135CE).
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel Israel)
Reverse descriptionThe denomination `10 Prutot` and the date in Hebrew; two stylized olive branches around the rim.
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse lettering10 פרוטות תשי`ז
(Translation: 10 Prutot 5717)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage5717 (1957)  - תשי`ז - 1 088 000
Catalog ID9981754160
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