2 New Shekels David and Jonathan

Issuer Israel
Year 2024
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 New Sheqalim
Currency New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 38.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#607 , ICMC#24106380
Obverse description The Israel State Emblem, face value, word `Israel` in Hebrew, English and Arabic, the mint year and mint mark, border inscription `Covenant of David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18,3)” in the three languages. In the center, to the left, is an artistic element representing the arrows Jonathan used in battle.
Obverse script Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering Covenant of David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18,3) ברית דוד ויהונתן (שמואל א`, י`ח, ג`) 2 שקלים חדשים NEW SHEKELS התשפ`ה 2024
Reverse description To the right, David stands with his harp, the instrument with which he is identified. To the left is Jonathan, the outstanding warrior, carrying on his back his arrows for battle. Both shake hands as a sign of the covenant they had forged between their souls.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint מ
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage 5784 (2024) מ - Proof - 2 800
Numisquare ID 5366355570
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