Israel 1 Sheqel, 5743
Qumran
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Old Shekel
(1980 – 1985)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Sheqel
Year
5743
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.4
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
2.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5743. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.4 g.
- Obverse
- The face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year.
- Reverse
- The cliffs, location of the caves where the scrolls were discovered. The word Qumran in Hebrew and English on a background of the ancient writings of the scrolls.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5743 (1983) מ | 9K | € 15,00 | התשמ"ג - Proof |
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