Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

1 New Sheqel – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The Nation of Innovation

Series: Israel Independence Day

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

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #566

Numista: #237270

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $37.68

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.15 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Featuring "Israel" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, "Independence Day 2019," and the face value. Seven stars mark seven decades, while the horizon symbolizes Israel's limitless innovative achievements.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Meir Eshel

Reverse

Description:

Six symbols represent Israeli innovations: a rocket (space), a USB drive (data storage), a solar panel (solar energy), a water droplet (water tech), three leaves (agritech), and a car navigation symbol. Border text: "Innovation Nation" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Meir Eshel