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2 New Sheqalim Judaic Art - Havdalah Spicebox
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Engraver(s) | Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a contemporary Havdalah spicebox in the left field, designed by Hana Bahar-Paneth of Jerusalem, rendered in fine relief. The face value '2 NEW SHEQALIM' is inscribed in both Hebrew and English, prominently displayed in the field. The upper border carries the country name 'ISRAEL' in three scripts — Hebrew (ישראל), Arabic (اسرائيل), and Latin — arranged along the upper periphery. The overall composition reflects a modern artistic sensibility consistent with Israel's Judaic Art commemorative series. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a thirteenth-century Havdalah spicebox of Spanish origin, drawn from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, rendered in detailed relief at the centre of the field. The Israel State Emblem — a menorah flanked by olive branches — appears above the spicebox. The Gregorian mint year '1993' is inscribed to the right of the spicebox, with the corresponding Hebrew year 'ה׳תשנ״ד' (5754) to the left. Decorative foliate and geometric motifs adorn the border, framing the design in a style evocative of medieval Iberian craftsmanship. |
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| Mintage | 5754 (1993) מ - התשנ׳׳ז Proof - 4,750 |
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