Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 New Sheqalim – 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: 5,211

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: #427

Numista: #81807

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $74.68

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.75 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

שקלים

חדשים

NEW

SHEQALIM

2

מ

Translation:

Israel, Israel, ISRAEL, 2007 5767

New Sheqalim

New Sheqalim

2

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

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: Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan