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1 New Sheqel High-Tech Industry in Israel
5759 (1999) year| Silver (.925) | 14.40 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5759 (1999) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.40 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#159427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A bouquet of flowers designed from various high-tech components:
The blossoms – the binary system digits 0 and 1
The stems and leaves – electronic chips
The decorative bow – printed circuits
To the left, inscription "HIGH-TECH IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
התעשייה עתירת הידע בישראל
HIGH-TECH IN ISRAEL
Engravers: Igal Gabay, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Bank of Israel dedicated this Independence Day Coin in honor of the impressive achievements of High-Tech Industry in Israel.A few facts about the High-Tech Industry in Israel:
- The High-Tech Industry currently provided 2/3 of Israel's exports
- The Telecommunications Industry in Israel is among the most advanced worldwide.
- Hundreds of start-ups are established annually in Israel – Only the United States tops in Israel in this field.
- Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians per 10,000 workers.
These impressive achievements are the result of numerous factors including: the high level, well-educated manpower; ability to work under pressure; team work; cleverness and initiative; advanced technological education; new immigrants from the former Soviet Union (50% of the new immigrants hold an academic degree); former IDF personnel responsible for building the foundations of the High-tech Industry in Israel; and governmental policies.
Interesting fact
The 1 New Sheqel (High-Tech Industry in Israel) 5759 (1999) coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Gerber. The coin features a depiction of a computer chip on one side and the Hebrew word for "high-tech" on the other. The coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel and to highlight the country's advancements in the high-tech industry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5759 (1999) ✡ | 1713 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 New Sheqel (High-Tech Industry in Israel) 5759 (1999) coin.
