These come in sets of 5 and some sit in a wooden box. These compose a single set which was uniquely toned. I took it in trade and will now sell my other set of 5. I am working on a select set of Israeli coins here, focused on quality regardless of scarcity - https://coins.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=1511 1971. 10 Lirot. Pidyon Haben. These coins were specially issued by the Bank of Israel for the Ceremony of the Redemption of the First-Born Son. Exodus 13:1-3 tells us that a son who is the firstborn of his mother belongs to God; or more specifically, to the Kohen (priest) who serves in the worship of God. It is stated, we "redeem" the child, or buy him back. The redemption price is stated in the Torah as five Sheqalim of silver. The ceremony generally takes place when the baby is 31 days old. A set of 5 coins guaranteed to contain 117 grams of Pure Silver in accordance with the biblical ordinance of the Redemption of the Son.
