© Ben-jamin (CC0)
© Ben-jamin (CC0)
½ New Sheqel Hanukkah
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 5746-5770 (1985-2010) |
| 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 | 1.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The denomination "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; with the word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
اسرائيل • ISRAEL התשנ׳׳ה ישראל
1/2
שקל
חדש
NEW SHEQEL
HANUKKA חנוכה
Engraver: Gabi Neumann
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ New Sheqel (Hanukkah) coin from Israel features a unique design that changes every year, with each year's design depicting a different aspect of the Hanukkah story or tradition. This makes the coin a popular collector's item, especially among those interested in Jewish history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5746 (1985) ✡ | 14305 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5747 (1987) | 1004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5748 (1987) | 28800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5748 (1988) | 532000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5749 (1989) | 504000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5750 (1990) | 2016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5751 (1991) | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5752 (1992) | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5753 (1993) | 304000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5754 (1994) ✡ | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5755 (1996) ✡ | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5756 (1996) ✡ | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5757 (1997) ✡ | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5758 (1998) ✡ | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5759 (1999) ✡ | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5760 (2000) ✡ | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5761 (2001) ✡ | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5762 (2002) ✡ | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5763 (2003) ✡ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5764 (2004) ✡ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5765 (2005) ✡ | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5766 (2006) ✡ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5767 (2007) ✡ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5768 (2008) ✡ | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5769 (2009) ✡ | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5770 (2010) ✡ | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ New Sheqel (Hanukkah) 5746-5770 (1985-2010) coin.
