Israel 10 New Sheqalim, 5760

10 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5760. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.96 g.

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and English within an arched shape, complementing the arched gateway on the reverse, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic and inscription "INDEPENDENCE DAY 2000" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse

An ancient gateway, combining oriental and western-style and motifs. Looking closely at the patterns of the gateway, one can distinguish a Star of David and grape vine. The arched top of the gateway is inscribed with the words "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself". The same words in Hebrew form part of the design, below, center, within the gateway itself . The translation into Arabic is inscribed around the lower border, . Two doves in flight within the archway of the gate symbolize peace and harmony. The gateway is symbol of the passageway to a better world in which peace and harmony reign and the yearning of humanity to enter it.

Edge

Milled