Israel ½ New Sheqel, 5759
Hanukkah Mint Set - The Menorah - End of the 50th Anniversary Year of Israel
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ New Sheqel
Year
5759
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Description
½ New Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5759. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- The denomination "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; with the word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
- Reverse
- The menorah standing in the Knesset courtyard
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5759 (1998) | 8K | התשנ׳׳ט |
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