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Israel Pidyon HaBen Commemorative Coins

1970 Pidyon HaBen Coin

Silver coins from the Bank of Israel issued from 1970 to 1977

Redemption of the First Born Son


Proofs
Uncirculated
Original Mint condition from the Bank of Israel
Sets of 5 in stock


Exodus 13:1-3 tells us that a son who is the firstborn of his mother belongs to God; or more specifically, to the Kohen (priest) who serves in the worship of God. It is stated, we "redeem" the child, or buy him back. The redemption price is stated in the Torah as five Sheqalim of silver.


The ceremony generally takes place when the baby is 31 days old.


These coins were specially issued by the Bank of Israel for the Ceremony of the Redemption of the First-Born Son. A set of 5 coins guaranteed to contain 117 grams of Pure Silver in accordance with the biblical ordinance of the Redemption of the Son.


Pricing


Cat # Click for photo Date Item Denomination Price
PH1 P1 P2 1970 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 10 Lirot $ 45.00
PH1a P1 P2 1970 Pidyon HaBen Proof 10 Lirot 50.00
PH2 P1 P2 1971 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 10 Lirot 45.00
PH2a P1 P2 1971 Pidyon HaBen Proof 10 Lirot 50.00
PH3 P1 P2 1972 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated (with star) 10 Lirot 45.00
PH3A P1 P2 1972 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated (no star) 10 Lirot 45.00
PH3a P1 P2 1972 Pidyon HaBen Proof 10 Lirot 50.00
PH4 P1 P2 1973 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 10 Lirot 45.00
PH4a P1 P2 1973 Pidyon HaBen Proof 10 Lirot 50.00
PH5 P1 P2 1974 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 10 Lirot 45.00
PH5a P1 P2 1974 Pidyon HaBen Proof 10 Lirot 50.00
PH6 P1 P2 1975 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 25 Lirot 45.00
PH6a P1 P2 1975 Pidyon HaBen Proof 25 Lirot
out of stock
PH7 P1 P2 1976 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 25 Lirot out of stock
PH7a P1 P2 1976 Pidyon HaBen Proof 25 Lirot out of stock
PH8 P1 P2 1977 Pidyon HaBen Uncirculated 25 Lirot 45.00
PH8a P1 P2 1977 Pidyon HaBen Proof 25 Lirot
out of stock


Uncirculated (Unc.) : A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. The coin displays matte type finish.

Proof:  A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck on specially selected and polished planchets. They are struck using polished dies and exhibit a mirror-like surface. In the Pidyon HaBen series, a small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark will appear on the reverse of coin.


The coins are shipped in standard plastic Coin-Flips with a descriptive card.

Sets of 5 Coins (as below) $ 225.00


Cat # Click for photo Date Item Denomination Price
PH2-S5 P1 P2 1971 Pidyon HaBen Unc. Set of 5. 10 Lirot 225.00
PH4-S5 P1 P2 1973 Pidyon HaBen Unc. Set of 5. 10 Lirot 225.00
PH5-S5 P1 P2 1974 Pidyon HaBen Unc. Set of 5. 10 Lirot 225.00



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