Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5768 – 5770
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Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 New Sheqalim
Year
5768 – 5770
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.7
Diameter (mm)
21.6
Description
2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued from 5768 to 5770. Struck in Nickel plated steel. Measures 21.6 mm and weighs 5.7 g.
- Obverse
- Double cornucopias (horns of plenty) draped in ribbons and filled with fruit and grain including a pomegranate
- Reverse
- Value, date, inscriptions and a tiny menorah mint mark
- Edge
- Smooth with 4 notches
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5770 (2010) ✡ | 1.8K | התש''ע; In Sets only | 15% | |
| 5769 (2009) ✡ | 1.8K | התשס''ט; In Sets only | 30% | |
| 5768 (2008) ✡ | 3K | התשס''ח; In Sets only | 65% |
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