Israel 5 Sheqalim, 5742
Qumran
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
Old Shekel
(1980 – 1985)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Sheqalim
Year
5742
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.63
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5742. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.63 g.
- Obverse
- The face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year.
- Reverse
- The cliffs, location of the caves where the scrolls were discovered. The word Qumran in Hebrew and English on a background of the ancient writings of the scrolls.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5742 (1982) מ | 4.9K | התשמ"ג - Proof |
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