1 Lira, Israel

1 Lira, Israel, 1967-1980 obverse image1 Lira, Israel, 1967-1980 reverse image
1 Lira coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    1967-1980
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Jerusalem, Israel, Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date), Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date), Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)
1 Lira Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$15.54

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Lira Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value, 2 stars (image from early coins at about 103 B.C. Alexander Jannaeus)

Engraver:

Zvi Narkiss

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Three stylized grenadine fruits, state emblem (menorah flanked by olive branches)

Engraver:

Gerd Rothschild, Zeev Lipman

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Alternating segments: five smooth, five milled

1 Lira Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ישראל ישראל ISRAEL اسرائيل

Reverse:

1 לירה ישראלית אחת תשל"א

1 Lira Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

1 Lira sizes
  • Weight:9 g
  • Diameter:27.5 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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