Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

10 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Education in Israel

Series: Israel Independence Day

Israel

Context

Year: 2001

Hebrew Year: 5761

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 660

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.96 g

Gold weight: 15.54 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #346

Numista: #236902

Value

Exchange value: 10 ILS = $3.22

Bullion value: $2590.27

Inflation-adjusted value: 15.25 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in three languages, border inscriptions for "Independence Day 2001" in Hebrew and English, and the mint year.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Asher Kalderon

Reverse

Description:

The pomegranate, symbolizing a person "full as a pomegranate" with knowledge, contains: Stars of David for Jewish values and history; the letters A, B and digits 1, 2, 3 for foundational studies; and icons of agriculture, computers, archaeology, communications, and science for Israel's educational excellence. The border is inscribed with "EDUCATION IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Asher Kalderon