1 New Sheqel (Israel's 40th Anniversary) 5748 (1988) front 1 New Sheqel (Israel's 40th Anniversary) 5748 (1988) back
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1 New Sheqel Israel's 40th Anniversary

5748 (1988) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
5748 (1988)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34794
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

The denomination "1 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
اسرائيل ISRAEL התשמ"ח ישראל
1 חדש שזל NEW SHEQEL
מ' שנים לישראל

Engraver: Gabi Neumann

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued: June 7th, 1988

Interesting fact

The 1 New Sheqel coin commemorating Israel's 40th anniversary features a unique design that incorporates a stylized image of the State of Israel, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches. The coin's designer, Yitzhak Oren, intended for the design to symbolize the country's strength and resilience, as well as its commitment to peace and prosperity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5748 (1988)  - - - - - -

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