1 New Sheqel (Independence - The Israel National Trail) 5770 (2010) front 1 New Sheqel (Independence - The Israel National Trail) 5770 (2010) back
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1 New Sheqel Independence - The Israel National Trail

5770 (2010) year
Silver (.925) (Copper .075) 14.4 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5770 (2010)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight
14.4 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89342
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

A map of Israel on which the National Trail is outlined , and a walking shoe from which a bouquet of wild flowers protrudes.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering: שביל ישראל ISRAEL NATIONAL TRAIL درب القوائيلي

Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Israel National Trail ("Shvil Yisrael" in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country, from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the
Red Sea, bordering Egypt.
The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles), divided into 11 sections, and requires between 30-60 days of continuous hiking to complete.
The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery, routes and vistas and includes: the Upper & Lower Galilee, Carmel Range, Sharon Plain, Judean Hills, Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts.

Interesting fact

The 1 New Sheqel (Independence - The Israel National Trail) 5770 (2010) coin from Israel features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Israel National Trail, which is a 680-mile hiking trail that spans the entire country, from the northern border to the southern border. The trail is designed to showcase Israel's diverse landscapes, historical sites, and cultural heritage, and it is considered one of the most important hiking trails in the country. The coin's reverse side features the symbol of the State of Israel, the Menorah, which is a seven-branched candelabrum that is a symbol of Jewish tradition and culture. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Israel's rich history, cultural heritage, and its commitment to preserving and celebrating its national trails.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5770 (2010) ✡ 1800 - - - - - -

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