Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

1 New Sheqel – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Israel Olympic Delegation to the 2008 Olympic Games: Judo

Israel

Context

Year: 2007

Hebrew Year: 5767

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 1,160

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.4 g

Silver weight: 13.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #426

Numista: #81806

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $37.34

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.37 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel's emblem, "Israel" in three languages, mint year, and a decorative Judo belt element symbolizing skill levels.

Inscription:

ישראל⠂إسرائيل⠂ISRAEL⠂2007 התשס"ז

שקל

חדש

NEW

SHEQEL

1

Translation:

Israel
New Sheqel
1

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, Arabic, English

Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

Judo athletes demonstrating a hold and throw, with "JUDO" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. Border text: "THE OLYMPIC DELEGATION OF ISRAEL 2008" in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

המשלחת האולימפית חישראלית, התשס״ח

THE OLYMPIC DELEGATION OF ISRAEL, 2008

ג'ודו

جودو

JUDO

Translation:

The Olympic Delegation of Israel, 2008

Judo

Judo

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Hebrew, Arabic

Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan