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2 New Sheqalim Independence
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Value | 2 New Sheqalim |
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| Obverse description | The face value '2 NEW SHEQALIM' is inscribed in both Hebrew and English. The State of Israel emblem (menorah flanked by olive branches) appears to the left of the denomination, while the dual date '1988 / 5748' is positioned to the right. The legends and numerals are arranged in the field against a plain background in a clean, modern typographic style. |
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| Reverse description | The central design features the large numeral '40' commemorating the 40th anniversary of Israeli independence, with the zero incorporating a scene depicting David Ben-Gurion reading the Proclamation of Independence, framed by national flags and a portrait of Theodor Herzl in the background. The surrounding border legend reads 'ISRAEL'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY' rendered in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. The composition is bold and symbolic, combining portraiture and historical narrative within a medallion-style format. |
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| Reverse lettering | ISRAEL'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY 40 |
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