The 23^rd Anniversary of the State of Israel.

A 10 Lirot coin to commemorate the development of the science-based industries in Israel.

Description of the Coin

Front

The image of a molecule in motion. The inscription, "Science in the Service of Industry" around the rim.

Reverse

The denomination "10 Israeli Lirot". Below, the atomic reactor building at Nahal Sorek, with the date "5731-1971" in Hebrew and English. "Israel" inscribed in Hebrew, English and Arabic around the rim.

The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the right of the building.

The uncirculated coin was issued by both the Utrecht Mint and the Jerusalem Mint. (No Star and Star variety.) The first coin to carry the six-pointed "Star of David" to identify the uncirculated strikes of the Jerusalem Mint. (Star at the left of the building)

The edge of each coin is inscribed in Hebrew, "Twenty-third Year of the State of Israel."

Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. The coin displays a matte type appearance.

Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck with extra pressure using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Science" coin at the right.

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