Face Value, Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, a decoration symbolizing David`s harp and border inscription `David playing for Saul` in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Obverse script
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
⠂ דוד מנגן לשאול שמואל אי,טייז ⠂
David playing for Saul 1 Samuel 16⠂
16 ديفيد اللعب يسأل صموئيل
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שקל חדש
NEW SHEQEL
إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל
2013 התשע`ד
Reverse description
David is depicted playing the harp for Saul. The figure of Saul, from whom the kingship had already been taken away is depicted in the background by an outline, while David the young shepherd who is to become king, is represented in the foreground in solid sculpted form.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Plain
Mint
✡ Royal Norwegian Mint (Den Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)