| Issuer | Israel |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Tidhar Dagan, Ruben Nutels |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#446, ICMC#21828380 |
| Obverse description | Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, `Israel` in English, Hebrew and Arabic and an olive branch below the face value; inscription `Independence Day 2008` in Hebrew and English. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | An artistiic rendering of the figure 60 - Left, the `6` consists of curved lines reaching upwards towards the heavens, right the `0` is formed by the shape of a pomegranate with a royal crown, symbolizing fruitfulness and prosperity. Within the zero is a dove with olive branch, symbolizing our aspirations for peace, border inscription `Israel`s 60th Anniversary` in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The artist`s skillful use of shiny and frosted finishes greatly enhances the design and emphasizes each element. |
| Reverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 5768 (2008) מ - - 1 800 |
| Numisquare ID | 1890946960 |
| Comments |