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2 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Art and Culture in Israel - Music

Israel

Context

Year: 2001

Hebrew Year: 5761

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 1,747

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: #352

Numista: #137985

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $77.40

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.05 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel's State Emblem, "Israel" in three languages, and the mint year 2001/5761 (Silver Proof coins marked with a Hebrew "Mem").

Inscription:

2

שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM

ישראל

ISRAEL اسرائيل

2001 - התשס"א

מ

Translation:

New Sheqalim

Israel

2001 - The Year 5761

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, Arabic, English

Engravers: Dan Reisinger, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

Abstract shape of musical instruments with "MUSIC" in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

MUSIC מוסיקה

Translation:

Music Music

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, English

Engravers: Dan Reisinger, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Dutch Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	1,747	Proof

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