2 New Sheqalim State of Israel

2 New Sheqalim (State of Israel) - obverse2 New Sheqalim (State of Israel) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Israel
Period State of Israel (1948-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 5768 (2008)
Calendar Hebrew
Value 2 New Sheqalim
2 ILS = USD 0.55
Currency New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.8 g
Diameter 38.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
128901
References KM# 446,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
ICMC# 21828380
Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com)

Commemorative issue

60th Anniversary of the State of Israel

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic and an olive branch below the face value; inscription "Independence Day 2008" in Hebrew and English.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Engravers: Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels

Reverse

An artistiic rendering of the figure 60 - Left, the "6" consists of curved lines reaching upwards towards the heavens, right the "0" is formed by the shape of a pomegranate with a royal crown, symbolizing fruitfulness and prosperity. Within the zero is a dove with olive branch, symbolizing our aspirations for peace, border inscription "Israel's 60th Anniversary" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The artist's skillful use of shiny and frosted finishes greatly enhances the design and emphasizes each element.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Engravers: Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels

Edge

Milled

Mint

Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)

Comments

This beautiful coin, issued by the Bank of Israel to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel, radiates pride, joy and optimism. Pride and joy for the country's impressive achievements in such a short period of only 60 years of existence and optimism as we look towards the future, with expectations of peace and prosperity.

In 2010, the Israel 60th Anniversary Coin won the title "Best Contemporary Event" Coin in the international "Coin of the Year" Contest organized by the American Krause Publications.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5768 (2008) מ 1 800

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