½ New Sheqel Hanukkah - Iraqi Lamp
5763 (2003) year| Bronze | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5763 (2003) |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The Hanukkah-Iraqi Lamp coin was designed by Israeli artist Yitzhak Hakov, and it features an image of a traditional Iraqi lamp, which is a symbol of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The lamp is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the coin's inscriptions include the Hebrew phrase "Hanukkah 5763" (the year 2003 in the Hebrew calendar) and the denomination "½ New Sheqel." The coin was minted in 2003 by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, and it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate Hanukkah.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5763 (2003) | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Iraqi Lamp) 5763 (2003) coin.
