Edge:Smooth.Obverse:Three ripe pomegranates; "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic.Origin of motif:Carving in a frieze found in an ancient synagogue at Capernaum.Reverse:The denomination "5 Agorot" and the date in Hebrew.Alloy:Copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.Design:Obverse: Rothschild and Lippman. Reverse: Shamir Brothers.Date of issue:October 20, 1960.Ceased to be legal tender:February 22, 1980.