2 New Sheqalim – Israel
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: The Cedar and the Dove
Israel
Obverse
Description:
Face value in Hebrew and English. Israel's State Emblem on the right, two cedars on the left. Border text: "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, with the quote "excellent as the cedars" (Song of Songs 5:15) in Hebrew and English.
Inscription:
2
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
excellent as the cedars ⠂בחור כארזים
song of songs 5:15 שיר השירים ה,טייז
ISRAEL ⠂ישראל اسرائيل
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
excellent as the cedars ⠂בחור כארזים
song of songs 5:15 שיר השירים ה,טייז
ISRAEL ⠂ישראל اسرائيل
Translation:
New Sheqalim
New Sheqalim
Mem
Excellent as the cedars
Song of Songs 5:15
Israel
New Sheqalim
Mem
Excellent as the cedars
Song of Songs 5:15
Israel
Engravers: Assaf Berg, Tidhar Dagan
Reverse
Description:
A dove in flight against cleft rocks, bordered by "THOU HAST DOVES' EYES" (Song of Songs 4:1) and the mint year.
Inscription:
עיניך ירנים (שיר השירים ד,א) התשנייב
1991 THOU HAST DOVES' EYES (song of songs 4:1)
1991 THOU HAST DOVES' EYES (song of songs 4:1)
Translation:
THOU HAST DOVES' EYES (song of songs 4:1)
Language: Hebrew
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg | מ |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | — | 5,005 | Proof |
💎 Very Rare