Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

1 New Sheqel (Independence Day) – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence Day - 52nd Anniversary

Israel

Context

Year: 2000

Hebrew Year: 5760

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 5,032

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.4 g

Silver weight: 13.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #336

Numista: #184760

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $37.49

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.54 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English within an arch, complementing the gateway on the reverse. Features the State Emblem, "Israel" in three languages, and "INDEPENDENCE DAY 2000" in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

יום העמצאות - התש"ס

INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2000

1

✡

שקל חדש

NEW SHEQEL

ישראל ISRAEL اسرائيل

Translation:

Independence Day - 2000

1

New Sheqel

Israel Israel

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, Arabic, English

Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

An ancient gateway blending Eastern and Western styles, featuring a Star of David and grapevines. The arched top is inscribed with "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself," which is also woven into the design in Hebrew at the center and in Arabic along the lower border.

Inscription:

"ואהבת לרעך כמוך"

"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself"

Translation:

And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Language: Hebrew

Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan