Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5768

2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5768. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.

Obverse

The face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word "Israel" in three languages and the mint year; the triangle of the call-up order appears in the middle.

Reverse

A soldier's ID tag with the Hebrew letter "tzadi" (the Hebrew letter appearing inside a triangle on every "call-up order"); a small teddy bear representing the yearning for home and family left behind; the inscription "Reservists in Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic appears along the border of the coin.

Edge

Reeded