Israel. 25 Lirot Silver Proof Pidyon Haben Coin 5737-1977 Pidyon Haben Coin 5737-1977 Redemption of the First-Born Son Legal Tender Issued by The Bank of Israel Silver 900, Proof, 37 mm, 26 g Pidyon Haben 1977 Silver 900, Proof, 37 mm, 26 g Specifications More Information Issuing Year 1977 Material Silver Fineness 900 Quality Proof Weight 26 g Diameter 37 mm Face Value 25 IL Max Mintage 18,541 Mint Mark Mem ("מ") Design Gabriel Neumann The eighth in the series of Pidyon Haben coins was issued in 1977, and is the last of the series. The obverse differs somewhat from the 1976 coin. Pidyon Haben is the redemption of a firstborn son. Obverse: The face value "25 Israeli Lirot" in Hebrew. Below, the official emblem of the State of Israel, on the lower edge the word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English, and the mint year "1977" and its Hebrew equivalent "5737". Reverse: Five pomegranate flowers around a five-pointed star. Around the rim, the inscription in Hebrew "Pidyon Haben Coin" and "Those that are to be redeemed from a month old thou shalt redeem". Num. 18:16. Edge: The B.U. coin has smooth edges. The proof coin has milled edges. Mint Marks: On the obverse of the B.U. coin, the Star of David, and on the obverse of the proof coin, the Hebrew letter "Mem" in the upper border to the right. Mint: The Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem. Registered Shipping