2 New Sheqalim Independence, Israel

2 New Sheqalim Independence, Israel, 1988 obverse image2 New Sheqalim Independence, Israel, 1988 reverse image
2 New Sheqalim Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    1988
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 New Sheqalim Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$12.50-$70.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 New Sheqalim Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Figure 40. Within the 0 is a depiction of David Ben-Gurion reading the proclamation of independence, national flags and the portrait of Herzi in the background. Around the border is the inscription ISRAELS 40th ANNIVERSARY in English, Hebrew and Arabic

Engraver:

Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, "1 New Sheqel". To the left of the face value coin, the Israel State emblem, in the right-hand, the mint year, 1988 / 5748

Engraver:

Tidhar Dagan, Asher Kalderon

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Independence Day 5748 in ancient Hebrew script

2 New Sheqalim Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

NEW SHEQALIM 1988 2

Reverse:

ISRAEL'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY 40

2 New Sheqalim Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.850)

Size

2 New Sheqalim Independence sizes
  • Weight:28.8 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:3 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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