½ New Shekel 5782 (2022) front ½ New Shekel 5782 (2022) back
½ New Shekel 5782 (2022) photo
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½ New Shekel

5782 (2022) year
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 6.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5782 (2022)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
½ New Sheqel ½ ILS = USD 0.13
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.93 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#360736
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Value and year

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
اسرائيل ISRAEL התשפ"ב ישראל
1/2
שקל
חדש
NEW SHEКEL

Engraver: Gabi Neumann

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ New Shekel coin from Israel features a unique combination of materials in its composition. The coin is made of Copper-aluminium-nickel, which is 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, and 2% Nickel. This combination of materials provides the coin with a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.