2 New Sheqalim Revolt and Heroism

€81,793.00
IssuerIsrael
Year1993
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.8 g
Dimensions38.7 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ruben Nutels
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#248, ICMC#22583391
Obverse descriptionFace value in Hebrew and English, 1 New Sheqel on the Silver B.U. Coin, 2 New Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin, 10 New Sheqalim on the Gold Coin. The Israel State Emblem appears on a background of bullets and barbed-wire. Around the right-hand border is the word `ISRAEL` in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year 1993 / 5753.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringاسرائيل ישראל ישראל 2 שקלים הדשים NEW SHEQALIM מ 1993 התשנ׳׳ג ISRAEL
Reverse descriptionA geometric shape, symbolizing the walls of the concentration camps and ghettos. From barbed-wire a Star of David emerges, and from the star, diagonal rows of dots upwards and downwards, symbolize the bullets and fight for survival. In the lower area of the coin, a flame rises as symbol of the heroism. Around the border is the inscription `REVOLT AND HEROISM` in English and Hebrew.
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse letteringמרד וגבורה REVOLT AND HEROISM
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage5753 (1993) מ - התשנ׳׳ג Proof - 4 994
Catalog ID7182665150
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