Israel 1 New Shekel, 5779

Nation of Innovation

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Israel Israel
Currency New Shekel (1986 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 New Shekel
Year 5779
Ruler State of Israel (1948–9999)
Composition Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.4
Diameter (mm) 30

Description

1 New Shekel from Israel. Issued in 5779. Struck in Silver (.925) (Copper .075). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.4 g.

Obverse
The Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, "Independence Day 2019" in English and Hebrew and the face value. Seven stars allude to the 7 decades of the State of Israel and the horizon denotes Israel's innovative achievements which go far beyond the horizon, where "the sky is the limit".
Reverse
6 symbols represent Israeli developments in the different innovation sectors. Clockwise: A rocket representing Israel's space program and research, a "disk-on-key" (USB Memory Stick) representing data storage for the computer, a solar panel signifying the use of solar energy, a water droplet – water technology, 3 leaves – agritech, a symbol representing Israeli car navigation techniques. Border inscription: "Innovation Nation" in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
5779 (2019) ✡︎ 1.8K

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