5 New Sheqalim Jericho, Israel

The seven-branched candelabrum, a lulav and ethrog with the words Peace in Israel in Hebrew, as appears on the mosaic floor of the ancient Synagogue in Jericho. A rosette and pillars from the palace of the Khalif Hisham (724-743) and the pit, ruins of the round tower at Tel al-Sultan, sacred site of Jericho, dating from neolithic times. Palm trees allude to frequent biblical references to Jericho as The City of Palm Trees. In the upper right-hand border, the word Jericho is inscribed in Hebrew and English.

Gideon Keich

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Face value of 5 New Sheqalim on the gold coin, 1 New Sheqel on the Silver Proof coin and 1/2 New Sheqel on the silver B.U. coin in Hebrew and English. The emblem of the State of Israel, word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and mint year - 5748 - 1987.

Gideon Keich

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Reeded