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½ Sheqel
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5740-5745 (1980-1985) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | ½ Sheqel (½ ILR) |
| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value flanked by stars and year
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
1
2
שקל
תשמ׳׳א
Translation: 1/2 Shekel 5741 (1981)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of Issue: 24th February, 1980Of the coins dated 5741 (1981), 37,976,000 were minted in Jerusalem and 15,296,000 were minted by the Paris Mint.
Interesting fact
The ½ Sheqel coin from Israel, minted between 1980 and 1985, features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and religious heritage. On one side, the coin bears an image of a menorah, a symbol of Judaism and the seven-branched candelabrum used in Jewish worship. On the other side, the coin features a stylized image of a citron, a fruit that is traditionally used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. This design combination represents the intersection of faith and tradition in Israeli culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5740 (1980) | 52408000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5741 (1981) | 53272000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5742 (1982) | 18808000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5743 (1983) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5744 (1984) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sheqel 5740-5745 (1980-1985) coin.
