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10 New Shekels The Nation of Innovation
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Value | 10 New Sheqalim |
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| Reverse description | Six symbols representing distinct sectors of Israeli innovation are arranged in a circular composition within the field. Proceeding clockwise, the devices comprise a rocket (space program and research), a disk-on-key USB memory stick (data storage technology), a solar panel (solar energy), a water droplet (water technology), three leaves (agricultural technology), and a stylised navigation arrow (car navigation systems). A trilingual border legend reading 'Innovation Nation' in English, Hebrew, and Arabic encircles the entire design. |
| Reverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
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Issued as part of Israel's ongoing commemorative program celebrating national achievements in science and technology, this piece belongs to a series that has drawn consistent collector interest since its inception. Israel's reputation in high-technology sectors — disproportionate to its population — made "The Nation of Innovation" a politically straightforward theme for the Bank of Israel, though the choice reflects genuine statistical reality: the country ranked among the world's highest in R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP at time of issue.
The .917 gold composition places it in line with standard 22-karat commemorative practice, with the residual silver and copper providing the alloy stability characteristic of coins intended more for preservation than exchange.