5 Lirot Independence

€2.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1966
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Israeli Pounds (5 לירות) (5 ILP)
CurrencyPound (1949-1960)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight25 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Zelig Segal
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#46, ICMC#21017347
Obverse descriptionInside a somewhat concave surface in the upper left corner, the word `Israel` in Hebrew and Arabic with the date `5726-1966` in Hebrew and English. Below and to the right, the number `5` and the Hebrew inscription, `Lirot Israélien`.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew
Obverse letteringישראל اسرائيل 5 לירות ישראליות 1966
Reverse descriptionOver the entire field, a stylized inscription in Hebrew letters, `Est Israël Hai`, with the word `Hai`, whose numerical value is 18, underlined. On the left-hand edge, the Hebrew inscription, `18 Years of the State of Israel`.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringעם ישראל חי י`ח שנים למדינת ישראל
(Translation: `Am Israel Chai` - The People of Israel Lives 18 years to the State of Israel)
EdgeInscribed
Mint
Mintage5726 (1966)  - - 32 356
5726 (1966) מ - Proof - 10 368
Catalog ID1420347690
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