Israel ½ Sheqel, 5743
Qumran
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Old Shekel
(1980 – 1985)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ Sheqel
Year
5743
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5743. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 23 mm and weighs 7.2 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
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5743 (1983) ✡ | 15.2K | € 11,00 | התשמ"ג |
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