Israel 10 New Sheqalim, 5761

10 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5761. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.96 g.

Obverse

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, border inscription "Independence Day 2001" in Hebrew and English and the mint year.

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 and digits1, 2 and 3 represent the basics of every course of study; symbols of agriculture, computers, archeology, 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

Milled