© Slava Vinitsky
© Slava Vinitsky
½ New Sheqel First Zionist Congress Centennial
5757 (1997) year| Aluminium bronze | 14.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5757 (1997) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | ½ New Sheqel ½ ILS = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Picture of Teodor Herzl leaning over the banks of the River Rhine and his words "if you will it, it is no legend".
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: אם תרצו אין זו אגדה
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck as Piedfort Set Issue only.Interesting fact
The ½ New Sheqel coin (First Zionist Congress Centennial) 5757 (1997) from Israel features a unique design that represents the first Zionist Congress, which was held in 1897. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of Theodor Herzl, who is considered the founder of modern political Zionism, and the reverse side features the emblem of the Zionist movement. This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress, and its design serves as a symbol of the long history and struggle for the establishment of the State of Israel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5757 (1997) | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ New Sheqel (First Zionist Congress Centennial) 5757 (1997) coin.
