"Ingathering of the Exiles" 1959/5719
The 11th Anniversary of the State of Israel. A 5 Lirot commemorative coin to honor those who had returned to the Land. The eleven dancers that grace the coin represent the eleven years of Statehood.
Description of the Coin
Front
A circle of dancers with the Hebrew inscription, "Thy children shall come again to their own border" (Jeremiah 31:17).
Reverse
The denomination "5" with the "dates "5708-5719" and "1948-1959" in Hebrew and English. "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic with "Israel Lirot" in Hebrew.
Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
ASW |
Mintage |
Price |
A 2 |
5 Lirot Unc. |
.900 silver |
34 mm |
25 grams |
.7234 oz |
27,059 |
30.00 |
A 2a |
5 Lirot Proof |
.900 silver |
34 mm |
25 grams |
.7234 oz |
4,721 |
35.00 |
Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. The coin displays a matte type appearance.
Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck with extra pressure 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 "Exiles" coin at the bottom.
ASW: actual silver weight
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