Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5761

2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5761. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and English "2 New Sheqalim". Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, border inscription "Independence Day" in Hebrew and English and the year 2001/5761 (Silver Proof coins - Hebrew letter "Mem")

Reverse

A pomegranate symbolizes a person filled with knowledge, who is described as "as full as a pomegranate". Within the pomegranate, Stars of David symbolize the values of Judaism and history of the Jewish People; letters A and B on three languages and digits 1, 2 and 3 represent the basics of every course of study; symbols of agriculture, computers, archaeology, electronic communications and science represent the areas of higher education in which Israel excels, around the left-hand border, inscription "EDUCATION IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.

Edge

Reeded