Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: IX Paralympic Games in Barcelona

Series: Israel among the Nations

Israel

Context

Year: 1992

Hebrew Year: 5752

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 3,718

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 26.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #228

Numista: #13520

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $75.36

Inflation-adjusted value: 6.37 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Silver B.U. Coin: 2 New Sheqel. Gold Coin: 5 New Sheqalim. Each features the State Emblem, "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, and the mint year 1992/5752.

Inscription:

1992 – اسرائيل • התשנ"ב ISRAEL ישראל

2

שקלים חדשים

NEW SHEQALIM

מ

Translation:

Israel
Two New Sheqalim
New Sheqalim

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Avraham Pat, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

A stylized Star of David forms the center. Its right angles create a sportsman in a starting position; its left angles form a stadium. Parallel lines suggest strength and movement. The inscriptions "The IX Paralympic Games Barcelona '92" and its Hebrew translation encircle the lower and upper borders.

Inscription:

אולימפיאדת הנכים ברצלונה התשנ"ב

50

THE IX PARALYMPIC GAMES BARCELONA '92

Translation:

The Ninth Paralympic Games Barcelona 1992

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Hebrew

Engravers: Avraham Pat, Tidhar Dagan