2 New Sheqalim Independence - The Promised Land

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IssuerIsrael
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.850)
Weight28.80 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#200
Obverse descriptionFace value in Hebrew and English, `2 New Sheqalim`. To The right of the face value on the coin, is the Israel State Emblem. Around the upper border, the word `ISRAEL` is inscribed in Hebrew, Arabic and English, along with the mint year 1989 / 5749
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering2 שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM ישראל התשמ`ט 1989 ISRAEL اسرائيل
Reverse descriptionStylized picture of trees and a gazelle, symbolizing the flora and fauna of Israel. To The left, around the border, the biblical verse `... and I shall give thee a pleasant land... Jer. 3, 19` in Hebrew and English
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering19:ואתן לך ארץ חמדה...` ירמיהו ג...` `...and I shall give thee a pleasant land...` JER.3,19
Edge`41st anniversary of the State of Israel` in ancient Hebrew
Mint
Mintage5749 (1989)  - התשמ`ט Proof - 7 062
Catalog ID1886639140
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