5 Lirot, Israel

5 Lirot, Israel, 1978-1979 obverse image5 Lirot, Israel, 1978-1979 reverse image
5 Lirot coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    1978-1979
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Jerusalem, Israel, Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)
5 Lirot Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.20-$40.00

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

5 Lirot Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value flanked by stars

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Lion resembling the image of the sigelring of "Shem'ra, servant of Jerobeam" with state emblem (menorah flanked by olive branches) above

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Lirot Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל ישראל

Reverse:

5 לירות ישראליות תשל'ט

5 Lirot Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

5 Lirot sizes
  • Weight:11.2 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:2.16 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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