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Israel - Lot of 3 coins of 250 and 500 Pruta - Silver - UNC
Israel – Lot of 3 coins of 250 and 500 Pruta – Silver – UNC
The Israeli government has asked the Numismatic Association in Israel for design proposals for a new series of currencies. Leo Kadman and Hanan Pavel, along with graphic artist Uta Wallisch, submitted charts, which were approved by then-Finance Minister Eliezer Kaplan.
250 Pruta:
Face: The words "250 pruta" and year of issue in Hebrew; Around two stylish olive branches.
Back: three grains; The word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic. Source: Currency of the War of the Jews against the Romans (66-70 AD)
500 Pruta:
Face: The words "500 pר" and year of issue in Hebrew; Around two stylish olive branches.
Back: three grenades; The word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic. Source: Currency of the War of the Jews against the Romans (66-70 AD)
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 25.5 grams
Margins: Grooved
Metal: 50% silver, 37.5% copper, 12.5% nickel