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2 New Sheqalim Lion and Pomegranate
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a pair of pomegranates rendered in stylized relief, flanked by the State Emblem of Israel (menorah with olive branches). The denomination '2 NEW SHEQALIM' appears in both Hebrew and English. The legend 'ISRAEL' is inscribed around the border in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. A biblical inscription from Song of Songs 4:3, reading 'A PIECE OF A POMEGRANATE,' is rendered in Hebrew and English along the lower border. |
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| Reverse description | A lion in bold relief strides dynamically through a decorative background of stylized flora. Around the upper border, a biblical inscription from Song of Songs 4:8, reading 'FROM THE LIONS' DENS,' is inscribed in both Hebrew and English. The Hebrew year and Gregorian mint year appear in the lower field or exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | מִמְּעֹנוֹת אֲרָיוֹת / FROM THE LIONS' DENS / שיר השירים ד:ח / SONG OF SONGS 4:8 / תשנ"ח / 1998 |
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