2 New Shekels Desert Agriculture in Israel

€237,280.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2020
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions38.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ICMC#23120380, KM#572
Obverse descriptionThe Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic, `Independence Day 2020` in English and Hebrew, face value and mint mark. Behind the face value is an element representing the hot desert sun. In the lower border, artistic elements represent tomatoes and grapes grown in the Negev Desert.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBorder inscription: `Desert Agriculture` in English, Hebrew and Arabic, and olive branches. Left, the strong desert sun, greenhouses and rectangles of a histogram, signifying control of growth conditions in the greenhouses. Right, panels for production of solar energy, grapes, peppers and tomatoes, representing the fruits and vegetables grown in the Negev. Below, drops of water and pipes symbolize the drip irrigation.
Reverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage5780 (2020) מ - - 2 800
Catalog ID6927444450
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