Official Piéfort Mint Set, 1993 5753
45th Anniversary, Jerusalem - Capital of Israel
This special set was issued in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the State of Israel. The official mint set is dedicated to Jerusalem- Capital of Israel. The Jewish people's unbroken link to the city runs throughout its rich and turbulent 4,000 year history. The coins are packaged in a colorful binder containing outstanding photographs of reconstructions and antique maps of Jerusalem during various periods. The set consists of all denominations in circulation, plus a Jerusalem Medal, exclusive to the set. All of the coins are struck on double-thickness (Piéfort) blanks, heavier than those used in the ordinary issue. Each coin in the set bears a tiny Star of David mint mark, the mint year, 5752, and the State emblem.
1 Agora - Diameter 17 mm, Weight 4.4 g, Thickness 2.7 mm, Bronze
5 Agorot - Diameter 19.5 mm, Weight 6.6 g, Thickness 3 mm, Bronze
10 Agorot - Diameter 22 mm, Weight 8.8 g, Thickness 3.2 mm, Bronze
1/2 New Sheqel - Diameter 26 mm, Weight 14.5 g, Thickness 3.8 mm, Bronze
1 New Sheqel - Diameter 18 mm, Weight 8.5 g, Thickness 4 mm, Copper-nickel
5 New Sheqel - Diameter 24 mm, Weight 14.5 g, Thickness 4 mm, Copper-nickel
Jerusalem of Gold Madel- Diameter 30 mm, Weight 16 g, Thickness 3 mm, Copper-nickel