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2 New Sheqalim Hanukkah - Cochin Lamp
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Weight | 28.8 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the large numeral '2' prominently in the center-left field, with the denomination legend 'NEW SHEQALIM' in Latin script and 'שקלים חדשים' in Hebrew script to the right. The State of Israel coat of arms — a menorah flanked by olive branches with the inscription 'ישראל' — appears in the upper right field. The country name 'ISRAEL' in Latin and 'ישראל' in Hebrew curves along the left rim, while the Gregorian year '1990' and the Hebrew year 'התשנ״א' are inscribed at the lower center. A mint mark appears at the bottom of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ישראל ISRAEL שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM 1990 התשנ״א |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a traditional Hanukkah lamp (Chanukiah) from the Jewish community of Cochin, India, rendered in high relief at center. The lamp displays a characteristic bell-shaped body surmounted by a hanging ring, featuring a Star of David (Magen David) in openwork at its center and a row of oil cups along its base. The Hebrew legend 'חנוכה מקוצ׳ין' (Hanukkah from Cochin) curves prominently around the upper field in bold script. The Hebrew inscription 'המאה הי״ט' (19th century), denoting the lamp's period of origin, appears in the lower field. |
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