Pidyon Haben 1972

Silver 900, Standard BU, 37 mm, 26 g

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22520377
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Issuing Year 1972
Material Silver
Fineness 900
Quality Standard BU
Weight 26 g
Diameter 37 mm
Face Value 10 IL
Max Mintage 14,944
Mint Mark Unmarked
Design Zvi Narkiss

Redemption of the First-Born Son Pidyon Haben Coin 5732-1972
Legal Tender Issued by The Bank of Israel


The third in the series of Pidyon Haben coins was issued in 5732-1972 and was discontinued prior to the 1973 issue. The design on the obverse differs somewhat from that of the 1970 and 1971 issues.
Pidyon Haben is the redemption of a firstborn son from his special dedication to the service of G-d. The Pidyon Haben ceremony takes place on the 31st day after birth, when the firstborn son is redeemed by a Cohen (priest) for 5 Shekels of silver, originally a total weight of 96.15 grams of silver. Today, it is customary to give the Cohen 100 grams of silver or pay him the current value of 100 grams of silver.

Obverse:
The face value "10 Israeli Lirot" in Hebrew. Below, the Israel State Emblem, around the lower border, left, the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic, right the mint year "5739-1972" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse:
A schematic representation of the two Tablets of the Law and underneath in large letters: "All the first born of your sons you shall redeem" (Exodus 34:20). Around the lower border, in Hebrew, "Pidyon Haben Coin".

Edge:
The B.U. coins have a smooth edge. The proof coins have a milled edge.

Mint Marks:
The B.U. coin has a Star of David on the upper edge. The proof coin bears the letter "mem" on the lower center edge.

Designer:
Zvi Narkiss.

Mint:
Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem.

Issue Name: Pidyon Haben 1972

Series Name: Pidyon Haben Series


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Face Value Issue Price Material Mint Mark Quantity Weight
22519376 37 mm 10 IL 30 IL Silver 900, Standard BU Star of David 29,744 26 g
22520377 37 mm 10 IL 30 IL Silver 900, Standard BU Unmarked 14,944 26 g
22521373 37 mm 10 IL 60 IL Silver 900, Proof Mem ("מ") 12,443 26 g