Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5748
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Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 New Sheqalim
Year
5748
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.8
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5748. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 37 mm and weighs 28.8 g.
- Obverse
- Value date Hebrew letter "mem" mintmark underneath the State emblem
- Reverse
- Chanukah Lamp: Silver Hanukkiya dating from 1709, from the Felix Navarro Collection of the London Jewish Museum, showing the prophet Elijah being fed by the ravens. A line representing the shape of the Hanukkiya surrounds legend. (Chanukah lamp from England - 18th Century)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5748 (1988) מ | 8K | € 34,00 | Proof |
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