Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5771

2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5771. Struck in Silver (.925) (Copper .075). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.

Obverse

Face value, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, border inscription "Independence Day 2011" in English and Hebrew. Beneath the face value is a "reflection" of the face value figure, as if reflected in the Dead Sea waters.

Reverse

A satellite view of the Dead Sea, and an Ibex, once an endangered species, representative of the natural wildlife of the area. Around the left-hand border, "Dead Sea" as it is called in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Edge

Reeded