Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

1 Sheqel – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Hanukkah

Israel

Context

Year: 1983

Hebrew Year: 5743

Issuer: Israel

Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

Old Shekel

(1980—1985)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.4 g

Silver weight: 12.24 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 85% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #129

Numista: #80492

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILR

Bullion value: $35.03

Inflation-adjusted value: 523.14 ILR

Obverse

Description:

Israel's emblem between two Stars of David. "Israel" in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, with the year 1983-5744. Central value: 1 SHEQEL in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

1

שקל

SHEQEL

ישראל התשמ"ד

ISRAEL 1983 اسرائيل

✡

Translation:

Sheqel
Israel 5744
Israel 1983 Israel

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Hebrew, Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Prague-style lamp

Inscription:

חנוכיה

מפראג

המאה הי"ח

Translation:

Hanukkiah

from Prague

the 18th century

Script: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

Engraver: Nathan Karp

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	✡	—
1983	—	15,000

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