Israel 2 New Shekels, 5780

2 New Shekels from Israel. Issued in 5780. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 31.1 g.

Obverse

The Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, "Independence Day 2020" in English and Hebrew, face value and mint mark. Behind the face value is an element representing the hot desert sun. In the lower border, artistic elements represent tomatoes and grapes grown in the Negev Desert.

Reverse

Border inscription: "Desert Agriculture" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, and olive branches. Left, the strong desert sun, greenhouses and rectangles of a histogram, signifying control of growth conditions in the greenhouses. Right, panels for production of solar energy, grapes, peppers and tomatoes, representing the fruits and vegetables grown in the Negev. Below, drops of water and pipes symbolize the drip irrigation.

Edge

Smooth