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1 New Sheqel Independence - The Dead Sea
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 1 New Sheqel |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a naturalistic scene associated with the Dead Sea region: a Nubian ibex stands in the left portion of the field amid rocky terrain rendered in fine detail, its curved horns prominently displayed. To the right, a polished, mirror-like silhouette in the shape of the Dead Sea basin is set against a textured rocky landscape background, creating a striking contrast between the matte and reflective surfaces. The trilingual legend 'DEAD SEA / ים המלח / البحر الميّت' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic scripts. The composition effectively evokes the unique geography and wildlife of the Dead Sea environment. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Issued as part of Israel's ongoing Independence Day commemorative series, this piece marks the country's 63rd anniversary. The Dead Sea — the lowest point on Earth's surface, sitting roughly 430 meters below sea level — has been shrinking at an accelerating rate due to water diversion from the Jordan River, losing several meters of shoreline annually by the time this coin was struck.