KM-28, 1960 Israel lira (Utrecht mint); copper-nickel, plain edge; proof version of early Hanukka commemorative issue celebrating Degania (Deganya), here is what Sheqel magazine writes about it: "The coin depicts a view of Degania on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, silhouettes of cypresses, palm trees and dwellings. The large cypress tree on the left was planted in 1948 and is called "Cypress of the State".

On the Proof coin the small 'Mem' mintmark is positioned between the base of the two cypresses, near the edge of the coin.

 

The coin was issued towards December 1959 to celebrate Hanukka 5720. However, in contrast to all other Hanukka coins, this coin incorrectly bears the date of the next Gregorian year - 1960. The correct date should have been 1959, the actual year of issue and the year in which Hanukka 5720 was celebrated."; scarce mintage 4,702 pieces and many lost because they were not preserved as silver coins were, nicely toned proof surfaces, a couple of spots visible, see high resolution scans to estimate condition yourself and pictures for the overall look and feel.

Please note if eBay lists at the top of the page that I am away, I will only be able to ship coins once I return, I have to travel quite a bit for work. I always list the date of the return so that you can decide to buy and wait or buy a different coin. Thank you for your understanding.

Shipping by US Postal Services in the US is $2.35, overseas $3.10 uninsured, not tracked and not registered. If you win and would like your item to be sent either registered or insured, please contact me before paying. I combine on multiple wins when paid in single transaction - usually it is 30 cents per additional coin for domestic shipping and 60 cents for international, reasonably capped for weight and shipping method, heavier items will be more.

I am a coin collector getting rid of some of the duplicates or items I bought over years and no longer need. You can find some of my coins here http://omnicoin.com/collection/sandy3075

Each coin is individually scanned, I do not use stock pictures. Pricing is according to my estimate of the grade, Krause on-line catalog listed values, adjusted for my knowledge of the world coin market.

I ship in plain white envelops and use bio-degradable materials when possible to limit environmental footprint.

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