Israel 2 Sheqalim, 5742

2 Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5742. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 37 mm and weighs 28.8 g.

Obverse

In the center "Baron Edmond de Rothschild" in Hebrew and English and the dates, "5605-5695; 1845-1934". Above, the Israel State emblem, around the border, the inscription "Centenary of his first settlement activities in Eretz Israel" in Hebrew and in English. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English, beside the mint year "1982" and the corresponding Hebrew year 5742 in Hebrew characters. Face value on the gold coin: "10 Sheqalim" in Hebrew, on the silver, "2 Sheqalim".

Reverse

Portrait of Edmond de Rothschild and the words "Father of the Settlements" in Hebrew.

Edge

"34th Year of the State of Israel", in Hebrew, towards the obverse or reverse of the B.U. coin and towards the reverse of the proof coins.