Israel, 1968 10 Lirot, Silver, PCGS PR67

KM#51 – Israel, 1968 10 Lirot (Silver), mintage: 20,501.

The bank of Israel issued the “Jerusalem” coins to commemorate the reunification of the Old City and mark the event of the State’s 20th Anniversary.

Obverse: The coin displays a panoramic view of the reunified City of Jerusalem. The State Emblem appears a left. The Gold coin with the inscription in Hebrew, “Twentieth Year of the State of Israel”.

Reverse: A copy of the silver seal of the Bar Kochba revolt appears in the center of the coin. The inscription in Hebrew, “Israeli Lirot” with the date “5728-1968” in Hebrew and English.The word “Israel” in Hebrew, Arabic and English, at the right of the columns with the denomination “10”.

The Silver Proof coin is identified with a small Hebrew ‘mem’ at the bottom rim.

Tremendous Eye Appeal!!! Gem Unc condition.  Grades PCGS PR67

PCGS Cert Verification: 81427515