2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book, Israel

2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book, Israel, 1981 obverse image2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book, Israel, 1981 reverse image
2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Israel flagIsrael
  • Years of Minting:
    1981
  • Period:
    State of Israel (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Inscribed
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book Reference Price

Reference Price

$40.00

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

2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


An open book with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet rising from it like a flame.Star Below Book

Engraver:


Aharon Afini

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The face value (stylized 2 in background); the Israel State emblem, word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin characters and mint year.

Engraver:


Dov Lif

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Inscribed

2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ישראל ⠂ISRAEL⠂اسرائيل ⠂1981⠂התשמ"א 2 שני שקלים

Reverse:


א בגד הוזחיט כלמנסע פצקר שת

2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.850)

Size

2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book sizes
  • Weight:28.8 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:3 mm
  • Edge:Inscribed
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