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"Egyptian Lamp" 1979/5740

Egyptian Hanukka Lamp

Israel's 14th Hanukka Coin


Issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate the Hanukka Festival. The coin displays a 19th century Lamp from Egypt.


Description of the Coin

Front

An Egyptian Lamp with the Hebrew inscription, "Hanukkiya from Egypt 19th Century".

Reverse

The inscription in Hebrew: "100 Lirot". The word "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The date "5740-1979" in Hebrew, Arabic and English. The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the right. The uncirculated coin is struck with a six pointed star.


Cat. No. Denomination Type Diameter Weight ASW Mintage Price
H 14 100 Lirot Unc. Silver/.500 34mm 20 grams .3215 oz 31,635 16.00
H 14a 100 Lirot Proof Silver/.500 34mm 20 grams .3215 oz 19,062 18.00


Egyptian Lamp Coin Egyptian Lamp Coin

Egyptian Lamp Proof Coin Egyptian Lamp Proof Coin


Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. It will display a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Egyptian Lamp" coin at the right rim.

Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Egyptian Lamp" coin at the right rim.

ASW: actual silver weight


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