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"Jerusalem Lamp" 1977/5738

Jerusalem Hanukka Lamp

Israel's 12th Hanukka Coin

Issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate the Hanukka Festival. The coin displays an early 20th century Lamp from Jerusalem.


Description of the Coin

Front

A Jerusalem Lamp with the Hebrew inscription, "Hanukkiya from Jerusalem, 20th century".

Reverse

The inscription in Hebrew "10 Lirot". The word "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The date "5738-1978" in Hebrew and English. The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom. The uncirculated coin is struck with a six pointed star.

The proof coin was struck in 2 varieties. The 'mem' mintmark struck either open or closed'


Cat. No. Denomination Type Diameter Weight Mintage Price
H 12 10 Lirot Uncirculated copper-nickel 34 mm 15 grams 46,136 3.00
H 12a 10 Lirot Proof-Open Mem copper-nickel 34 mm 15 grams 29,549 6.00
H 12b 10 Lirot Proof-Closed Mem copper-nickel 34 mm 15 grams incl. above 10.00


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Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a normal planchet. The coin displays a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Jerusalem Lamp" coin at the bottom.

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 smooth and neater surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A higher quality strike. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark struck on the "Jerusalem Lamp" coin at the bottom.


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