1 New Sheqel State of Israel

€81,653.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 New Sheqel
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#441, ICMC#21828300
Obverse descriptionFace value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic and an olive branch below the face value; inscription `Independence Day 2008` in Hebrew and English
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAn artistiic rendering of the figure 60 - Left, the `6` consists of curved lines reaching upwards towards the heavens, right the `0` is formed by the shape of a pomegranate with a royal crown, symbolizing fruitfulness and prosperity. Within the zero is a dove with olive branch, symbolizing our aspirations for peace, border inscription `Israel`s 60th Anniversary` in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The artist`s skillful use of shiny and frosted finishes greatly enhances the design and emphasizes each element
Reverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage5768 (2008)  - Prooflike - 1 800
Catalog ID3188835300
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