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1 New Sheqel Shmuel Yosef Agnon
5768 (2008) year| Silver (.925) | 14.40 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5768 (2008) |
| 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#40554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of Agnon immersed in literary thought, border inscription "S.Y. Agnon – Nobel Prize in Literature 1966" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
S. Y. AGNON - NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 1966
ש''י עגנון - פרס נובל לספרות
Engravers: Igal Gabay, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Nobel Prize is awarded to those who have contributed to mankind in various fields of endeavor and Shmuel Yosef Agnon, one of the greatest Jewish authors, was the first Israeli to win the prestigious award.Born as Shmuel Yosef Czaczkes in Galicia in 1887, he immigrated to Israel in 1908. He published his first literary work "Agunot" (Forsaken Wives) under the pen name "Agnon" which later he adopted as his official surname.
Agnon developed a unique literary style, incorporating quotations from the Scriptures and Jewish Sages into the daily routine and pace of the modern world. His writing is characterized by the irony of double meanings, depictions of Eastern European Jewish traditions and the pioneering spirit of modern Israel. His works have been translated into numerous languages.
Agnon was the two-time recipient of both the Bialik Prize and the Israel Prize, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966. Agnon passed away in Jerusalem in 1970. After his death, many of his literary works continued to be published by his daughter Emunah Yaron.
Interesting fact
The Shmuel Yosef Agnon coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, David Shapira. The coin features a portrait of Agnon, a renowned Israeli writer and Nobel Prize laureate, on one side, and a scene from his novel "The Bridal Canopy" on the other. The coin was issued to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Agnon's birth and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5768 (2008) ✡ | 666 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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