2 New Sheqalim Revolt and Heroism, Israel

Main information

Country:
Israel
Years of Minting:
1993
Period:
State of Israel (1948-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)

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Reverse

Description:

A geometric shape, symbolizing the walls of the concentration camps and ghettos. From barbed-wire a Star of David emerges, and from the star, diagonal rows of dots upwards and downwards, symbolize the bullets and fight for survival. In the lower area of the coin, a flame rises as symbol of the heroism. Around the border is the inscription REVOLT AND HEROISM in English and Hebrew.

Engraver:

Ruben Nutels

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Face value in Hebrew and English, 1 New Sheqel on the Silver B.U. Coin, 2 New Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin, 10 New Sheqalim on the Gold Coin. The Israel State Emblem appears on a background of bullets and barbed-wire. Around the right-hand border is the word "ISRAEL' in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year 1993 / 5753.

Engraver:

Ruben Nutels

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

اسرائيل ישראל ישראל 2 שקלים הדשים NEW SHEQALIM מ 1993 התשנ׳׳ג ISRAEL

Reverse:

מרד וגבורה REVOLT AND HEROISM

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

Weight:28.8 g
Diameter:38.7 mm
Thickness:2.8 mm
Edge:Reeded

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2 New Sheqalim Revolt and Heroism, Israel

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