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Description:
The thirteenth in the series of Hanukka coins depicts a Hanukka lamp from France from the collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. It was made by a Jewish silversmith in the 14th century. The design on the triangular back panel is somewhat reminiscent of the facade of a gothic cathedral, with twelve gates, apparently symbolic of the gates of the Temple of Jerusalem and the twelve tribes of Israel.
Obverse:
The nominal value "25 Lirot". The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the date "5739-1978"
Reverse:
A Hanukka lamp from France. The inscription in Hebrew "A Hanukka lamp from France, the 14th century".
Edge: On the B.U. coin the edge is smooth, the proof, milled.
Mint Marks: On the reverse of the B.U. coin, the Star of David, and on the reverse of the proof coin, the letter "mem" on the bottom-rim centre.
Mintage: 36,200 coins.
Metal: Copper-Nickel, 34 mm.
Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.
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