On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel . U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day.
ONLY 27,059 WERE MINTED AND 4712 PROOFS
The 1959 Israeli 5 Lirot is a .900 fine silver commemorative coin, weighing 25 grams with a diameter of 34mm. It was minted by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Israeli Independence and the Ingathering of the Exiles. The edge features the inscription "The Eleventh year of the State of Israel" in raised letters, and the obverse has the Menorah, while the reverse depicts a circle of dancers.
Features
| Issuer | Israel  |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Israel Government Coins and medals Corp. |
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 5719 (1959) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 5 Israeli Pounds (5 לירות) (5 ILP) |
| Currency | Pound (1949-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 February 1980 |
| Number | N# 45071 |
| References | KM# 23, Bertram Weber# C3, C4, ICMC# 21002342, 21003348 |
- The center contains the Hebrew inscription "Your children will return to their own border" (Jeremiah 31:17).
The cost of grading and encapsulation is already paid. Please, own this MS64 graded 5 Lirot for your collection or the collection of a friend or loved one, today. A great precious metal heirloom to keep the Grantor in fond memory for generations to come.
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