½ New Sheqel (Hanukkah - Egyptian Lamp) 5768 (2008) front ½ New Sheqel (Hanukkah - Egyptian Lamp) 5768 (2008) back
½ New Sheqel (Hanukkah - Egyptian Lamp) 5768 (2008) photo

½ New Sheqel Hanukkah - Egyptian Lamp

5768 (2008) year
Bronze 6.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5768 (2008)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
½ New Sheqel ½ ILS = USD 0.13
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81364
Rarity index
85%

Interesting fact

The Hanukkah-Egyptian Lamp coin was designed by Israeli artist Yitzhak Hakov, and it features an image of a traditional Hanukkah menorah alongside an ancient Egyptian oil lamp. The combination of these two symbols represents the cultural exchange and influence that existed between ancient Israel and Egypt.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5768 (2008)  3000 - - - - - -

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