Israel 1 New Sheqel, 5769
Samson and the Lion
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 New Sheqel
Year
5769
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.244
Diameter (mm)
13.92
Description
1 New Sheqel from Israel. Issued in 5769. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 13.92 mm and weighs 1.24 g.
- Obverse
- The face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word "Israel" in three languages and the mint year.
- Reverse
- The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat, in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period. A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel, where this scene took place.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5769 (2009) מ | 5K | התשםייט - Proof |
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