| Issuer | Israel |
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Israeli Pounds (5 לירות) (5 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Dimensions | 34 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 23 February 1980 |
| Reference(s) | KM#23 |
| Obverse description | In the upper left corner, the word `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic with the dates `5708-5719` and `1948-1959` in Hebrew and English. Below, the face value `5 Israeli Lirot` in Hebrew. |
| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Obverse lettering | ישראל اسرائيل תשח - תשינו 1948 - 1959 5 לירות ישראליות |
| Reverse description | A circle of eleven dancers representing the joy of those who have come to Israel with the eleven representing the eleven years of statehood. The circle is broken at one end so as to welcome new immigrants. In the center is the Hebrew inscription `Your children will return to their own border` (Jeremiah 31:17). |
| Reverse script | Hebrew |
| Reverse lettering | ושבו בנים לגבולם |
| Edge | In raised letters the inscription `The Eleventh year of the |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 5719 (1959) - תשינו - 27 059 5719 (1959) מ - תשינו (Proof) - 4 712 |
| Catalog ID | 7116548720 |
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