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Israel 1976 Silver Proof Pidyon Haben

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Israel 1976 Silver Proof Pidyon Haben
Israel 1976 Silver Proof Pidyon Haben. Come in original government issue case and COA. The seventh in the series of Pidyon Haben coins was issued in 5736-1976. The design on both sides differs from that appearing on Pidyon Haben coins in previous years. Pidyon Haben is the redemption of a firstborn son from his special dedication to the service of G-d. The Pidyon Haben ceremony takes place on the 31st day after birth, when the firstborn son is redeemed by a Cohen (priest) for 5 Shekels of silver, originally a total weight of 96.15 grams of silver. Today, it is customary to give the Cohen 100 grams of silver or pay him the current value of 100 grams of silver.