Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5757

2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5757. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and in English, above left, the Israel State Emblem, in the upper border, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, to the right, fig leaves and figs, around the border, biblical inscription "The fig tree putteth forth her green figs" and reference "Song of Songs 2:13" to the left in English, to the right in Hebrew.

Reverse

A nightingale perched on a branch, biblical inscription "The time of the singing of birds" (Song of Songs 2:12) around the left-hand border in English and above, right, in Hebrew and the mint year.

Edge

Smooth