5 New Sheqalim – Israel
Israel
Context
Year: 1989
Hebrew Year: 5750
Issuer: Israel 
Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period:
(since 1948)
Currency:
(since 1986)
Total mintage: 2,402
Material
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 8.63 g
Gold weight: 7.77 g
Shape: Dodecagonal
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #116889
Value
Exchange value: 5 ILS = $1.61
Bullion value: $1293.05
Inflation-adjusted value: 26.75 ILS
Obverse
Description:
Face value in Hebrew and English: ½, 1, or 5 New Sheqalim (depending on coin). Features the State Emblem, "ISRAEL" in three languages, and the mint year 1989/5750.
Inscription:
ישראל اسرائيل ISRAEL
התש"ן 1989
5
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
התש"ן 1989
5
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
Translation:
Israel Israel ISRAEL
The 5749 1989
5
New Sheqalim
NEW SHEQALIM
The 5749 1989
5
New Sheqalim
NEW SHEQALIM
Engravers: Gideon Keich, Tidhar Dagan
Reverse
Description:
Jaffa's port silhouette from the sea, featuring the lighthouse, a sailboat, and houses. "JAFFA" in Hebrew and English above.
Inscription:
JAFFA יפו
Translation:
JAFFA Jaffa
Engravers: Ehud Shafrir, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Building> Lighthouse |
| Transportation> Watercraft |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | — | 2,402 | Proof |
Series: Sites in the Holy Land
✨ Legendary