25 Pruta

€2,034.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1949
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value25 Prutas (25 פרוטות) (0.025 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness1.32 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to22 February 1980
Reference(s) KM#12, Schön#7
Obverse descriptionGrape cluster and country name in Hebrew and Arabic
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل
(Translation: Israel Israel)
Reverse descriptionValue and date in Hebrew within wreath
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse lettering25 פרוטה תש`ט
(Translation: 25 Pruta 5709)
EdgeReeded
MintHeaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)

Kings Norton Metal Company,Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)
Mintage5709 (1949)  - תש`ט (Proof) - 20 000
5709 (1949)  - תש`ט; Heaton (UK); see comments - 2 500 000
5709 (1949) • - תש`ט; Imperial Chemical Industries (UK); see comments - 10 520 000
Catalog ID1259637740
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