"Polish Lamp" 1981/5742
Israel's 16th Hanukka Coin
Issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate the Hanukka Festival. The coin displays a 19th century Lamp from Poland.
Description of the Coin
Front
A Polish Lamp with the Hebrew inscription, "Hanukkiya from Poland, 19th Century". The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom. The uncirculated coin is struck with a six pointed star.
Reverse
The inscription in Hebrew "1 Sheqel". The word "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The date "5742-1981" in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem is in the center.
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
ASW |
Mintage |
Price |
| H 16 |
1 Sheqel Unc. |
Silver/.850 |
30mm |
14.4 grams |
.3935 oz |
16,151 |
15.00 |
| H 16a |
1 Sheqel Proof |
Silver/.850 |
30mm |
14.4 grams |
.3935 oz |
11,221 |
20.00 |
Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. It will display a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Polish 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 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 "Polish Lamp" coin at the bottom.
ASW: actual silver weight
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