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10 New Shekels Avdat - The Incense Route
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Weight | 16.96 g |
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| Obverse description | At center, a procession of five camels traverses the field, evoking the ancient Nabatean trade caravans of the Incense Route. The State Emblem of Israel — a menorah flanked by olive branches — appears prominently within the design. The denomination '10' is inscribed alongside the legend 'NEW SHEKELS' in Latin script, with 'ישראל' in Hebrew and 'إسرائيل' in Arabic, all identifying the issuer. The Gregorian year '2015' and the Hebrew year 'התשע״ה' are both present in the field. The mintmark 'מ' denoting the Holy Land Mint appears near the lower portion of the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | ישראל إسرائيل ISRAEL שקלים חדשים NEW SHEKELS 2015 התשע״ה מ 10 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the restored monumental gateway of the Nabatean temple at Avdat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rendered in fine detail with its characteristic architectural elements. A dedicatory inscription engraved on the lintel spans the top of the gateway, faithfully reproducing the ancient carved text. The legend 'AVDAT - INCENSE ROUTE' appears in Latin script, accompanied by 'עבדת - דרך הבשמים' in Hebrew and 'أفدت - طريق البخور' in Arabic. The UNESCO emblem and the World Heritage Site emblem are incorporated into the design, affirming the site's international cultural significance. The overall composition conveys the historical and archaeological importance of Avdat as a key waypoint on the ancient frankincense and myrrh trade route. |
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