Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 New Sheqalim (Israel) – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Israel's 70th Anniversary

Israel

Context

Year: 2018

Hebrew Year: 5778

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 2,800

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #561

Numista: #138702

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $87.89

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.32 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Israel's emblem with "Israel" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. "Independence Day 2018" in English and Hebrew, with face value and mint year. Wavy lines above and below the value symbolize the flag.

Inscription:

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2017 יום העצמאות התשע׳׳ח

ישראל

2

שקלים חדשים

NEW SHEKELS

מ

ISRAEL ישראל إسرائيل

Translation:

Independence Day 2017 Independence Day 2017

Israel

2

New Shekels

New Shekels

From

Israel Israel Israel

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Hebrew, Arabic

Engraver: Michal Hamawi

Reverse

Description:

The official "Israel 70th Anniversary" logo features a Star of David integrated with the number 70. The Hebrew word "Israel" in scriptural style and the phrase "Heritage of Innovation" appear within the star. The border displays "Israel's 70th Anniversary" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.

Inscription:

70 שנה למדינת ישראל • ISRAEL'S 70th ANNIVERSARY •

70

יִשְרָאֵל

חורשת של חדשנות

Translation:

70 years to the State of Israel • ISRAEL'S 70th ANNIVERSARY •

70

Israel

A grove of innovation

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Hebrew

Engraver: Government of Israel