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1/2 Sheqel Capernaum
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Value | 1/2 Sheqel (1/2 ILR) |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | שקל SHEQEL 1/2 ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل 1985 התשמ'ו |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the ancient ruins of the Capernaum synagogue, a celebrated example of Galilean Jewish architecture, rendered in detailed relief with characteristic carved stone decorations including stylized floral and geometric Jewish motifs. The serene expanse of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) forms the backdrop, conveying the historical and geographical setting. The inscription 'CAPERNAUM' in Latin characters appears along the upper field, while the Hebrew name 'כפר-נחום' is inscribed below, identifying the ancient site in both scripts. |
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