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1 New Sheqel (Birds of Israel) – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence Day, 61st Anniversary: Birds of Israel

Israel

Context

Year: 2009

Hebrew Year: 5769

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 790

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: #456

Numista: #88999

Value

Exchange value: 1 ILS = $0.32

Bullion value: $38.40

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.31 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, state emblem, "Israel" in three languages, and a finch image. "Independence Day 2009" along the border in Hebrew and English.

Inscription:

1

שקל חדש

NEW SHEQEL

ISRAEL ישראל إسرائيل

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2009 יום העצמאות החשס"ט

Translation:

New Sheqel
Israel
Independence Day 2009

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Igal Gabay, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

Top three in Israel's national bird competition: the winning Hoopoe with runner-ups Warbler and Finch; "Birds of Israel" inscribed in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.

Inscription:

BIRDS OF ISRAEL ציפורי ישראל طيور إسرائيل

Translation:

Birds of Israel Birds of Israel Birds of Israel

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Igal Gabay, Tidhar Dagan