Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

1 New Sheqel – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Series: Biblical art coin series

Israel

Context

Year: 2019

Hebrew Year: 5779

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 1,800

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.4 g

Silver weight: 13.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

Numista: #197072

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $37.68

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.15 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Israel's emblem, face value, "Israel" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, mint year and mark, "The Twelve Spies" inscription in three languages, and a decorative grape cluster below.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Engraver: Lilach Rubin

Reverse

Description:

An artistic depiction of the spies carrying the large fruits of Israel, described in Numbers 13:23. Surrounding elements symbolize the seven species and the "land flowing with milk and honey."

Engraver: Lilach Rubin