Israel 1 New Sheqel, 5748
Hanukkah - England Lamp
Information
Country
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 New Sheqel
Year
5748
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.850)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.4
Diameter (mm)
30
Description
1 New Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5748. Struck in Silver (.850). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.4 g.
- Obverse
- The emblem of the State of Israel, the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year - 1987-5748. Face value of 1 New Sheqel and Star of David mintmark. Around this, a line representing the shape of the Hanukka Lamp.
- Reverse
- Silver Hanukkiya dating from 1709, from the Felix Navarro Collection of the London Jewish Museum, showing the prophet Elijah being fed by the ravens, in the lower border, Hebrew inscription "Hanukka Lamp from England - 18th Century", all within a line representing the shape of the Hanukka Lamp.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5748 (1988) ✡ | 7.8K | € 15,00 | התשמ"ח |
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