Israel 10 New Sheqalim, 5770

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Israel Israel
Currency New Shekel (1986 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 New Sheqalim
Year 5770
Ruler State of Israel (1948–9999)
Composition Gold (.917) (Silver .040; Copper .043)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.96
Diameter (mm) 30

Description

10 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5770. Struck in Gold (.917) (Silver .040; Copper .043). Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.96 g.

Obverse
View of the famous Crusader Knights fortress, seen against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.
Reverse
View of the ancient fortress walls, with the famous Khan-el-Umdan caravanseraie and its clock tower, erected to celebrate the 25th year of the reign of the notorious Ottoman “Butcher of Acre”, Sultan Suleiman Abdul Hamid II. The reverse also shows the subterranean Crusader Knights’ Hall, the famous White Mosque and other buildings on the Acre skyline.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
5770 (2010) מ 555 התשייע - Proof

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