Chapter II
Trade Coins
Page 6

Commemorative Trade Coins
&
Special Issues

Lira series

1949 - 1980

250 & 500 Pruta
Non-Circulation Silver Issues
(1949)

250 Pruta
 Non-Circulation Silver Issue
1949
 

Catalog # 15a
Alloy: silver .500

Diameter: 32.2 mm
Weight: 14.4 gr
Edge : reeded

Special feature:
'H' mint mark on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5709

1949

44,125

Birmingham

'H' mintmark on reverse

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13.00

500 Pruta
 Non-Circulation Silver Issue
1949
 

Catalog # 16
Alloy: silver .500

Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 25.0 gr
Edge : reeded

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5709

1949

44,125

Birmingham

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40.00

1 Agora
Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

1 Agora
Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1979

Catalog # 24.2
Alloy: aluminium 97%, magnesium 3%

Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 1.03 gr
Edge: scalloped

Special feature:
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

00.40

00.40

00.40

00.60

01.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985. Unspecified numbers of single coins were also given away by the IGCMC as Hanukka Gelt gifts to subscribers, during the early 1980s.

1 Agora
25th Anniversary Issue
1973

Catalog # 63

Alloy: aluminium 97%, magnesium 3%

Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 1.03 gr
Edge: scalloped

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

1 Agora
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 96
Alloy: nickel

Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 3.3 gr
Edge: scalloped

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

5 Agorot

Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

5 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1972

Catalog # 25a
Alloy: aluminium-bronze (copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%)
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Copper alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

5 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1974 - 1979

Catalog # 25c
Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985. Unspecified numbers of single coins were also given away by the IGCMC as Hanukka Gelt gifts to subscribers, during the early 1980s.

5 Agorot
25th Anniversary Issue
1973

Catalog # 64
Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 17.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

5 Agorot
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 97
Alloy: nickel

Diameter: 17.5 mm
Weight: 2.5 gr
Edge: smooth
 

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

PICTURE PENDING

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

10 Agorot

Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

10 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1972

Catalog # 26a
Alloy: aluminium-bronze (copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%)

Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Copper alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

10 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1974 - 1979

Catalog # 26c
Alloy: cupro-nickel

Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

10 Agorot
 25th Anniversary Issue
1973

Catalog # 65

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

10 Agorot
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 98
Alloy: nickel

Diameter: 21.5 mm
Weight: 5.3 gr
Edge: smooth
 

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

25 Agorot

Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

25 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1972

Catalog # 27a
Alloy: aluminium-bronze (copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%)

Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 6.5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Copper alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985, and in "Historical Coin Set" folders, issued in 1994.

25 Agorot
Anniversary Issues
1974 - 1979

Catalog # 27b

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 6.5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985. Unspecified numbers of single coins were also given away by the IGCMC as Hanukka Gelt gifts to subscribers, during the early 1980s.

25 Agorot
25th Anniversary Issue
1973

Catalog # 66

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 6.5 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Cupro-nickel alloy
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

25 Agorot
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 99
Alloy: nickel

Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 6.5 gr
Edge: smooth
 

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

½ Lira
Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

½ Lira
 Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1979

Catalog # 36.2

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 24.5 mm
Weight: 6.8 gr
Edge: reeded

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985, and in "Historical Coin Set" folders, issued in 1994.

½ Lira
 25th Anniversary Issues
1973

Catalog # 67
Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 24.5 mm
Weight: 6.8 gr
Edge: reeded

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

½ Lira
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 100
Alloy: nickel
Diameter: 24.5 mm
Weight: 6.8 gr
Edge: reeded
 

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

1 Lira
Commemorative Issues
(1971 - 1980)

1 Lira
 Anniversary Issues
1971 - 1979

Catalog # 47.2

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 27.5 mm
Weight: 9 gr
Edge: intermittently reeded & smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5731

1971

175,000

Jerusalem

In 23rd Anniv. set # MS28: 125,921.  Singles: 49,079.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5732

1972

100,000

Jerusalem

In 24th Anniv. set # MS30: 68,513.  Singles: 31,487.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5734

1974

100,000

Jerusalem

In 26th Anniv. set # MS32: 92,868.  Singles: 7,132.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5735

1975

100,000

Jerusalem

In 27th Anniv. set # MS33: 61,686.  Singles: 38,314.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5736

1976

70,000

Jerusalem

In 28th Anniv. set # MS34: 64,654.  Singles: 5,346.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5737

1977

60,000

Jerusalem

In 29th Anniv. set # MS35: 37,208.  Singles: 22,792.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

5738

1978

57,200

Jerusalem

In 30th Anniv. set # MS36: 57,072.  Singles: 128.

0.40

0.40

0.40

00.60

1.00

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985, and in "Historical Coin Set" folders, issued in 1994.

1 Lira
 25th Anniversary Issue
1973

Catalog # 68

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 27.5 mm
Weight: 9 gr
Edge: intermittently reeded & smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
"Israel's 25th Year" on reverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5733

1973

100,000

Jerusalem

In 25th Anniv. set # MS31: 98,107.  Singles: 1,893.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins may later have been used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

1 Lira
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 101
Alloy: nickel
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Weight: 9 gr
Edge: intermittently reeded & smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.30

2.50

5 Lirot
Commemorative Issues
(1979 - 1980)

5 Lirot
 Anniversary Issue
1979

Catalog # 90a

Alloy: cupro-nickel (copper 75%, nickel 25%)

Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 11.2 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5739

1979

50,000

Jerusalem

In 31st Anniv. set # MS41: 31,590.  Singles: 18,410.

0.40

0.40

0.40

0.60

1.00

Unspecified quantities of single coins were later used in "Souvenir from the Lira Period" plastic wallets, issued in 1985.

5 Lirot
25 Years Bank of Israel Issue
1980

Catalog # 102
Alloy: nickel
Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 11.2 gr
Edge: smooth

Special features:
Star of David mint mark on obverse
25 Years to Bank of Israel" on reverse
Pure nickel
Proof

Date

Mintage

Mint

Remarks

Value USD

Heb.

Civil

F

VF

XF

AU

Unc.

5740

1980

35,000

Bern

In "25 Years Bank of Israel" set # MS43: 31,348.  Singles: 3,652.

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.50

3.00

Details of Mints

Place

or

Name

Country

Name of Mint

Bern

Switzerland

Federal Mint Swissmint

Birmingham

United Kingdom

The Birmingham Mint

Jerusalem

Israel

Government Printer -Israel Mint [from 1967]

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