Thick Israel coins

rmuniak

can't find NGC and numista info on these coins

IVB

5 sheqalim 1983. Piedfort Set (weight 13 g, thickness 3.8 mm). https://en.ucoin.net/coin/israel-5-sheqalim-1983/?cid=46244
10 new agorot. Piedfort Set (weight 4.6 g, thickness 2.9 mm). https://en.ucoin.net/coin/israel-10-new-agorot-1983/?cid=46241

A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other. (wiki)

rmuniak

Thanks ...much appreciated

JBK

Hold coins by the edges only!

amwldcoin

LOL! The damage has already been done.

@JBK said:
Hold coins by the edges only!

rmuniak

like they were 500 dollar coins

JBK

But you didn't know what they were when you posted.

rmuniak

You win I am a moron...Feel better Mom