½ New Sheqel Hanukkah - Yemenite Lamp
5761 (2001) year| Bronze | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5761 (2001) |
| 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#81360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lettering: اسرائيل
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of KM#MS92.Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The Yemenite Lamp design on the coin is a symbol of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. The lamp is said to represent the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple, and is a traditional symbol of Hanukkah.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5761 (2001) | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Yemenite Lamp) 5761 (2001) coin.
