2 New Sheqalim 50th Independence Day

Features

Issuer Israel
Period State of Israel (1948-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 5758 (1998)
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#
55673
References KM# 311
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.

Commemorative issue

Independence Day, 50th Anniversary

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, border inscription "ISRAEL’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, 1998" in Hebrew and English.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
שנת ה-50 למדינת ישראל, התשנ''ח⠂
מ ISRAEL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, 1998
2
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل

Engravers: Asher Kalderon, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

The national flag waving on a background of glowing Stars of David, with the inscription "ISRAEL’S JUBILEE YEAR" in Hebrew and English around the border.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
יובל יהיה לכם
ISRAEL'S JUBILEE YEAR

Engravers: Asher Kalderon, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Milled

Mint

מ Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)

Comments

"If you will it – it is no dream". These words were spoken by Theodore Herzl, visionary of the Jewish State, more than 50 years before the establishment of the State of Israel. This dream has become a reality.
On May 14, 1948 - 5 Iyar 5708, 1878 years after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and 51 years after the First Zionist Congress in Basel under the leadership of Herzl, The National Council, headed by David Ben Gurion, proclaimed the establishment of a Jewish State in the Land of Israel. This was the realization of the hopes and prayers of Jews for generations, from all parts of the Diaspora, to return to the Land of their forefathers.
With the realization of the Zionist dream 50 years previously, millions of pioneers came to toil the land, nurture the wilderness and build a Jewish Homeland. Their efforts led to momentous achievements over the first 5 decades of the State. Israel has continued to struggle for its security while constantly clinging to hopes for peace with its neighbors.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5758 (1998) מ 8 279 התשנ''ח - Proof

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