5 Lirot 12th Anniversary of Independence - Theodore Herzl Centenary

€13,947.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1960
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Israeli Pounds (5 לירות) (5 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight25 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness3.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Miriam Karoly
Reverse: André Lasserre
In circulation to23 February 1980
Reference(s) KM#29
Obverse descriptionUpper left is the word `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic and below it the years 5620-5720 1860-1960. Below is the face value `5 Israeli Lirot` in Hebrew.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل תרך-תשך 1860 - 1960 5 לירות ישראליות
(Translation: ISRAEL 5620-5720 (1860-1960) 5 ISRAELI LIROT)
Reverse descriptionIn the upper right a portrayal of Theodore Herzl in an incuse rectangle with rounded corners. In the lower border, center, is the Israel State Emblem and left, in Hebrew, `It is no legend`, part of Herzl`s famous saying: `If you will it, it is no legend`.
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringאין זו אגדה
(Translation: It is no legend)
EdgeInscribed.
Mint
Mintage5720 (1960)  - תש״כ - 34 281
5720 (1960) מ - תש״כ (Proof) - 4 827
Catalog ID7616362300
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