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10 New Sheqalim Masada
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Composition | Gold (.917) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the State emblem of Israel — the menorah flanked by olive branches — prominently displayed in the central field. The face value '10 שקלים חדשים / 10 NEW SHEQALIM' is inscribed in both Hebrew and English, while the word 'ISRAEL' appears in three languages: Hebrew (ישראל), Arabic (إسرائيل), and Latin script. The Gregorian mint year 2009 and the Hebrew calendar year התשס״ט are also present. A topographic image of the Masada plateau is rendered in the lower portion of the field beneath the state emblem. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed aerial or perspective view of the Masada cliff as seen from the north, depicting Herod's Northern Palace cascading down the rocky promontory in a naturalistic engraving style. The inscription 'MASADA' appears along the upper border in three scripts: Hebrew (מצדה), English, and Arabic (متسادة). The UNESCO World Heritage Site emblem is also incorporated into the design, affirming Masada's status as a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The composition conveys the dramatic topography of the site against the Judean Desert landscape. |
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