Israel 1 New Sheqel, 5768
State of Israel
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 New Sheqel
Year
5768
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.4
Diameter (mm)
30
Description
1 New Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5768. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.4 g.
- Obverse
- Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic and an olive branch below the face value; inscription "Independence Day 2008" in Hebrew and English
- Reverse
- An artistiic rendering of the figure 60 - Left, the "6" consists of curved lines reaching upwards towards the heavens, right the "0" is formed by the shape of a pomegranate with a royal crown, symbolizing fruitfulness and prosperity. Within the zero is a dove with olive branch, symbolizing our aspirations for peace, border inscription "Israel's 60th Anniversary" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The artist's skillful use of shiny and frosted finishes greatly enhances the design and emphasizes each element
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5768 (2008) | 1.8K | Prooflike |
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