2 New Sheqalim – Israel
Israel
Context
Year: 1996
Hebrew Year: 5756
Issuer: Israel 
Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period:
(since 1948)
Currency:
(since 1986)
Total mintage: 3,436
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard276
Numista: #33713
Value
Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64
Bullion value: $73.63
Inflation-adjusted value: 4.15 ILS
Obverse
Description:
Face value in Hebrew and English: 1 New Sheqel (Silver B.U. & 18mm Gold), 2 New Sheqalim (Silver Proof), 5 New Sheqalim (22mm Gold). Design: right, a grape cluster; left, the State Emblem. Border inscription: "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, and the verse "to see whether the vine flourished" (Song of Songs 6:11) in Hebrew and English.
Inscription:
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل
ישראל
2
שקלים
חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
to see whether the vine flourished Song of Songs 6.11 לראות הפרחה הגפן שיר השירם ו.יא
ישראל
2
שקלים
חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
to see whether the vine flourished Song of Songs 6.11 לראות הפרחה הגפן שיר השירם ו.יא
Translation:
Israel
2
New Sheqalim
To see whether the vine flourished Song of Songs 6.11
2
New Sheqalim
To see whether the vine flourished Song of Songs 6.11
Engravers: Yaacov Enyedi, Tidhar Dagan
Reverse
Description:
A pouncing Israeli fox. Border text: "the little foxes" with Hebrew and English citation "Song of Songs 2:15" and mint year "1995 / 5756".
Inscription:
שועלים קטנים שיר השירים ב•טו
the little foxes Song of Songs 2.15 1995 התשנ׳׳ו
the little foxes Song of Songs 2.15 1995 התשנ׳׳ו
Translation:
The little foxes Song of Songs 2.15 1995
Language: Hebrew
Engravers: Yaacov Enyedi, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Mint of Finland | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | 3,436 | Proof |
Series: Biblical Wild Life
💎 Very Rare