Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

10 New Sheqalim (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: 445

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.96 g

Gold weight: 15.55 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #458

Numista: #89002

Value

Exchange value: 10 ILS = $3.22

Bullion value: $2589.14

Inflation-adjusted value: 13.09 ILS

Obverse

Description:

Featuring the State emblem, "Israel" in three languages, and a Warbler. The face value is in Hebrew and English, with "Independence Day 2009" along the border in both languages.

Inscription:

10

שקלים חדשים

NEW SHEQALIM

ISRAEL ישראל إسرائيل

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2009 יום העצמאות החשס"ט

Translation:

Ten New Sheqalim
New Sheqalim
Israel Israel Israel
Independence Day 2009 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