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"Dutch Lamp" 1975/5736

Hanukkia from Holland

Israel's Tenth Hanukka Coin

Issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate the Hanukka Festival. The coin displays a Dutch Lamp of the eighteenth century.


Description of the Coin

Front

A Dutch Hanukka Lamp with the Hebrew inscription, "Hanukkiya from Holland", 18th century".

Reverse

The inscription in Hebrew "10 Lirot". The word "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The date "5736-1975" in Hebrew and English. The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom. The uncirculated coin is struck with a six pointed star.


Cat. No. Denomination Type Diameter Weight ASW Mintage Price
H 10 10 Lirot Unc. Silver/.500 34mm 20 grams .3215 oz 44,254 16.00
H 10a 10 Lirot Proof Silver/.500 34mm 20 grams .3215 oz 33,577 18.00


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Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a normal planchet. The coin displays a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Dutch Lamp" coin at the bottom.

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 smooth and neater surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A higher quality strike. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark struck on the "Dutch Lamp" coin at the bottom.

ASW: actual silver weight


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