Face value in Hebrew and English within an arched shape, complementing the arched gateway on the reverse, Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic and inscription `INDEPENDENCE DAY 2000` in Hebrew and English.
Obverse script
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
יום העמצאות - התש`ס
INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2000
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שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل
Reverse description
An ancient gateway, combining oriental and western-style and motifs. Looking closely at the patterns of the gateway, one can distinguish a Star of David and grape vine. The arched top of the gateway is inscribed with the words `Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself`. The same words in Hebrew form part of the design, below, center, within the gateway itself . The translation into Arabic is inscribed around the lower border.
Reverse script
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering
`ואהבת לרעך כמוך`
`Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself`
