| Issuer | Israel |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Tidhar Dagan, Asher Kalderon Reverse: Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#186 |
| Obverse description | Face value in Hebrew and English, `1 New Sheqel`. To the left of the face value coin, the Israel State emblem, in the right-hand, the mint year, 1988 / 5748 |
| Obverse script | Hebrew, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | NEW SHEQALIM 1988 2 |
| Reverse description | Figure `40`. Within the `0` is a depiction of David Ben-Gurion reading the proclamation of independence, national flags and the portrait of Herzi in the background. Around the border is the inscription `ISRAEL`S 40th ANNIVERSARY` in English, Hebrew and Arabic |
| Reverse script | Hebrew, Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ISRAEL`S 40TH ANNIVERSARY 40 |
| Edge | `Independence Day 5748` in ancient Hebrew script |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 5748 (1988) - Proof - 9 100 |
| Catalog ID | 3493140810 |
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