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Israel Pidyon HaBen Commemorative Coins

1970 Pidyon HaBen Coin

Silver coins from the Bank of Israel issued from 1970 to 1977

Redemption of the First Born Son


Proofs
Uncirculated
Original Mint condition from the Bank of Israel
Call for availability/Hopefully new supply will be available later in the Year.


Exodus 13:1-3 tells us that a son who is the firstborn of his mother belongs to God; or more specifically, to the Kohen (priest) who serves in the worship of God. It is stated, we "redeem" the child, or buy him back. The redemption price is stated in the Torah as five Sheqalim of silver.


The ceremony generally takes place when the baby is 31 days old.


These coins were specially issued by the Bank of Israel for the Ceremony of the Redemption of the First-Born Son.

A set of 5 coins guaranteed to contain 117 grams of Pure Silver in accordance with the biblical ordinance of the Redemption of the Son.


Types


Cat # Click for photo Date Denomination Type Diameter Weight Item ASW
PH1 P1 P2 1970 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH1a P1 P2 1970 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH2 P1 P2 1971 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH2a P1 P2 1971 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH3 P1 P2 1972 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. (w/star) .7523
PH3A P1 P2 1972 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. (no star) .7523
PH3a P1 P2 1972 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH4 P1 P2 1973 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH4a P1 P2 1973 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH5 P1 P2 1974 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH5a P1 P2 1974 10 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH6 P1 P2 1975 25 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH6a P1 P2 1975 25 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523
PH7 P1 P2 1976 25 Lirot Silver/.800 40mm 30 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7716
PH7a P1 P2 1976 25 Lirot Silver/.800 40mm 30 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7716
PH8 P1 P2 1977 25 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Unc. .7523
PH8a P1 P2 1977 25 Lirot Silver/.900 37mm 26 grams Pidyon HaBen Proof .7523


Uncirculated (Unc.) : A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. The coin displays matte type finish.

Proof:  A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck on specially selected and polished planchets.

They are struck under higher pressure using polished dies and exhibit a mirror-like surface.

In the Pidyon HaBen series, a small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark will appear on the reverse of coin.


ASW: actual silver weight



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