2 New Shekels David and Jonathan

€1.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions38.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#607 , ICMC#24106380
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringCovenant 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 descriptionTo 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
Mintמ
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage5784 (2024) מ - Proof - 2 800
Catalog ID5366355570
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