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Israel – Lot of 3 Silver 900 “Redemption of the Firstborn” Coins, Denominations 10 Lirot / 25 Lirot, 1970–1977, Weight of Each Coin: 26 g, Total Weight: 78 g - Israel – Lot of 3 Silver 900 “Redemption of the Firstborn” Coins, Denominations 10 Lirot / 25 Lirot, 1970–1977, Weight of Each Coin: 26 g, Total Weight: 78 g Country: Israel Type: Commemorative Coins – Redemption of the Firstborn Denomination: 10 Lirot / 25 Lirot Metal: Silver .900 Catalog Weight: 26 g each Total Weight: 78 g Diameter: 37 mm each 1. “Redemption of the Firstborn” – First Issue, 10 Lirot, 1970 Denomination: 10 Israeli Lirot Year: 1970 Subject: Redemption of the Firstborn – First Issue Metal: Silver .900 Weight: 26 g Diameter: 37 mm Edge: Plain Mint: Jerusalem, Israel Mintage: 48,847 coins Obverse: At the top appears the denomination “10 Israeli Lirot” and the issue date 5730 / 1970. At the bottom appears the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic, alongside a seven-branched Menorah decorated with branches. Reverse: In the center appears the Hebrew inscription “Every firstborn of your sons you shall redeem”, with “Redemption of the Firstborn Coin” below. The inscription is incorporated into a design based on the Hebrew letter Mem, with diamond-shaped ornaments on both sides. 2. “Redemption of the Firstborn” – Third Issue, 10 Lirot, 1972 Denomination: 10 Israeli Lirot Year: 1972 Subject: Redemption of the Firstborn – Third Issue Metal: Silver .900 Weight: 26 g Diameter: 37 mm Mint Mark: Star of David Edge: Plain Mint: Jerusalem, Israel Mintage: 29,744 coins Obverse: At the top appears the denomination “10 Israeli Lirot”, with the issue date 5732 / 1972 below. At the bottom appears a seven-branched Menorah decorated with branches, alongside the name “Israel” in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The Star of David mint mark appears at approximately the 2 o’clock position. Reverse: In the center appears the Hebrew inscription “Every firstborn of your sons you shall redeem”, with “Redemption of the Firstborn Coin” below. The inscription is incorporated into a design based on the Hebrew letter Mem, with diamond-shaped ornaments on both sides. 3. “Redemption of the Firstborn” – Eighth Issue, 25 Lirot, 1977 Denomination: 25 Israeli Lirot Year: 1977 Subject: Redemption of the Firstborn – Eighth Issue Metal: Silver .900 Weight: 26 g Diameter: 37 mm Mint Mark: Star of David Edge: Plain Mint: Jerusalem, Israel Mintage: 32,089 coins Obverse: An artistic star-like design composed of stylized geometric shapes. The name “Israel” appears in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Reverse: At the top appears the denomination “25 Lirot”. Below is a seven-branched Menorah decorated with branches. The Star of David variety has a plain edge, with a mintage of 32,089 coins. Condition: XF/AU