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© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
1 New Sheqel Hanukkah - Tunisian Lamp
5749 (1988) year| Silver (.850) | 14.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5749 (1988) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
19th century Hanukka Lamp from Tunisia (Israel Museum Collection) and below it, in Hebrew, "Hanukka Lamp from Tunisia 19th century".
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
חנוכיה מתוניסיה
המאה הי"ט
Engravers: Meir Eshel, Naomi Rosner
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Hanukkah menorah, also hanukkiah is a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah. The Tunisian Jewish community is one of the most ancient of the Diaspora communities. Jewish settlement there may date from as early as the 10th century B.C.E. After Roman conquest in 146 B.C.E., the community was enlarged by Jews from Rome, Judaea and Cyrenaica.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the Tunisian lamp, which is a traditional Hanukkah lamp used by the Jewish community in Tunisia. The lamp is depicted with nine branches, representing the eight days of Hanukkah plus the shamash (helper candle) in the center. This design was chosen to highlight the diversity of Jewish culture and traditions around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5749 (1988) ✡ | 6688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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