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2 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence Day - Education in Israel

Israel

Context

Year: 2001

Hebrew Year: 5761

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 1,847

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: #345

Numista: #137983

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $76.80

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.05 ILS

Obverse

Description:

"2 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew and English. Features the Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in three languages, a border inscription "Independence Day" in Hebrew and English, and the year 2001/5761 (Silver Proof coins bear a "Mem").

Inscription:

2

שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM

ישראל

ISRAEL اسرائيل

יום העצמאות – התשס"א

Independence Day 2001

מ

Translation:

New Sheqalim

Israel

Independence Day – 5761

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English

Engravers: Asher Kalderon, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

A pomegranate, symbolizing a person "as full as a pomegranate" with knowledge, contains Stars of David (Jewish values and history), the letters A and B in three languages with digits 1-3 (study basics), and symbols of Israel's educational excellence (agriculture, computers, archaeology, communications, science). The border is inscribed with "EDUCATION IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

החינוך בישראל

EDUCATION IN ISRAEL

Translation:

Education in Israel

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Language: Hebrew

Engravers: Asher Kalderon, Tidhar Dagan