Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 New Sheqalim (Independence Day) – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence Day, 64th Anniversary: Sea of Galilee

Israel

Context

Year: 2012

Hebrew Year: 5772

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 2,800

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: #499

Numista: #94389

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILS = $0.64

Bullion value: $76.00

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.38 ILS

Obverse

Description:

"Israel" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, face value, mint year, State Emblem, and harp-shaped Sea of Galilee outline.

Inscription:

INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2012 יום העצמאות - התשע"ב

ISRAEL إسرائيل ישראל

2

שקלים חדשים

NEW SHEQALIM

מ

Translation:

Independence Day - 2012 Independence Day - The Year 5772

Israel Israel Israel

2

New Sheqalim

New Sheqalim

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Michal Hamawi, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Description:

Photo of the Sea of Galilee from the northwest shore, with palm trees, wildflowers, and the Golan Heights in the distance.

Inscription:

بحيرة طبريا SEA OF GALILEE הכנרת

Translation:

Sea of Galilee Sea of Galilee Lake Kinneret

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew

Engravers: Meir Eshel, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Mint of Finland	מ

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	—	2,800	Proof

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