5 Israeli Pounds (Independence) – Israel
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 13th Anniversary of Independence
Series: Israel Independence Day
Israel
Context
Year: 1961
Hebrew Year: 5721
Issuer: Israel 
Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period:
(since 1948)
Currency:
(1949—1960)
Demonetization: 23 February 1980
Total mintage: 23,818
Material
References
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Numista: #81665
Value
Exchange value: 5 ILP
Bullion value: $64.40
Inflation-adjusted value: 695032.60 ILP
Obverse
Description:
An olive branch with ten leaves and three olives (13 total) symbolizing Bar Mitzvah and Israel's 13 years of statehood. Inscribed with "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic, dated 1961/5721.
Inscription:
ישראל
اسرائيل
תשכ"א
1961
5
לירות ישראליות
اسرائيل
תשכ"א
1961
5
לירות ישראליות
Translation:
Israel
Israel
5721
1961
5
Israeli Lira
Israel
5721
1961
5
Israeli Lira
Designer: Zvi Narkiss
Reverse
Description:
A 13th-century gold-glass depiction of a Holy Ark, from the Vatican. Torah scrolls are visible inside, with steps leading to its doors.
Inscription:
בר מצוה
Translation:
Bar Mitzvah
Script: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Designer: Zvi Narkiss
Edge
Inscribed
Legend:
שנת י"ג למדינת ישראל
Translation:
Year 13 of the State of Israel.
Language: Hebrew
Categories
| Event> Independence |
| Object> Container or tableware |
| Plant> Fruit |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Dutch Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | — | 4,455 | Proof | |
| 1961 | — | 19,363 |
Series: Israel Independence Day
⭐ Somewhat Rare