| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Year | 1949 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Pruta (0.500 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Copper .375, Nickel .125) |
| Weight | 25.0 g |
| Diameter | 37.1 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Leo Kadman, Hanan Pavel, Otte Wallish Reverse: leo Kadman, Hanan Pavel, Otte Wallish |
| In circulation to | 22 February 1980 |
| Reference(s) | KM#16 |
| Obverse description | A branch bearing three stylized pomegranates and the word `Israel` in Hebrew above and in Arabic below. Design inspired by similar designs found on silver coins from the First Jewish–Roman War (66-70 CE). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Obverse lettering | ישראל اسرائيل (Translation: Israel) |
| Reverse description | Denomination is between two stylized olive branches and date below. |
| Reverse script | Hebrew |
| Reverse lettering | 500 פרוטה תש׳ט (Translation: 500 pruta 5709 (1949)) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 5709 (1949) - תש׳ט - 33 812 |
| Numisquare ID | 5171976240 |
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