The face value in Hebrew and Latin characters. The emblem of the State of Israel, the country name in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, and the date.
Obverse script
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
שקל
SHEQEL
1/2
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل ⠂1984 התשמ`ה (Translation: Half Sheqel 1.2 Israel Israel Israel 1984)
Reverse description
Kidron Valley Monuments, stressing Absolom`s Tomb, Olive trees allude to the Mt. of Olives (Gethsemane). In the background, the hills of Jerusalem and the Old City walls. The words `Valley of Kidron` in English and Hebrew.
Reverse script
Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering
נחל קדרון
VALLEY OF KIDRON (Translation: Kidron River Valley of Kidron)