Commemorative issue 29th Anniversary of Independence
The 25 Lirot silver coin commemorate the "Brotherhood" in Jerusalem, the capitol of Israel and the home of the three religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." Psalms 122:6.
A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Brotherhood" coin at the lower left.
OBVERSE: Stylized bird below castle
Lettering: אחוות עמים בירושלים בירת ישראל
BROTHERHOOD IN JERUSALEM CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Design: Asaf Berg
REVERSE: Large value above menorah flanked by sprigs Star of David on lower left corner.
State emblem. "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin. The denomination and year"1977 - 2007".
Lettering: اسرائيل / ישרא / ISRAEL 1977 תשל"ז
Design: Asaf Berg.
EDGE: Smooth inscribed in Hebrew,
Lettering: כ״ט שנים למדינת ישראל
Translation: 29 Years to the State of Israel.
Designer: Assaf Berg (b.1937) Israeli Postwar & Contemporary artist
Mint: "✡ Star of David" - the Government Mint, Jerusalem
Mintage in 5737 (1977) 26 735 תשל״ז Proof
Country Israel
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 5737 (1977)
Calendar Hebrew
Value 25 Lirot
Currency Israeli pound/lira (1952-1980)
Composition Silver (.500)
Finish Proof
Weight 20.054 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2.89 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
References KM# 88