Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

10 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Joseph and his Brothers

Series: Biblical Art

Israel

Context

Year: 2000

Hebrew Year: 5760

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 700

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.96 g

Gold weight: 15.55 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #341

Numista: #236890

Value

Exchange value: 10 ILS = $3.22

Bullion value: $2594.10

Inflation-adjusted value: 15.41 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English. Israel State Emblem and "Israel" in three languages. Border with sheaves. Inscription "JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS GEN. 45:1-15" in Hebrew and English. Mint year.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Aharon Shevo

Reverse

Description:

Joseph, as Pharaoh's advisor, points to himself in an Egyptian robe recalling his coat of many colors. To the left, sheaves of grain transform into his bowing brothers.