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1 Sheqel Hanukkah - Polish Lamp
5742 (1982) year| Silver (.850) | 14.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5742 (1982) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Sheqel (1 ILR) |
| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#35987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
A Polish lamp used during Hanukkah
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
חנוכיה מפולין
המאה חי"ט
Translation:
Menorah from Poland
The Eighteenth Century
Comment
KM# 116.1Interesting fact
The Hanukkah-Polish Lamp coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, David Shapira. The coin features a depiction of a traditional Polish Hanukkah lamp, which is a symbol of the Jewish community in Poland. The lamp is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the coin's denomination, "1 Sheqel," is written in both Hebrew and English. The coin was minted in 1982 as part of a series of non-circulating coins celebrating Jewish holidays and traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5742 (1982) ✡ | 16115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5742 (1982) מ | 11186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sheqel (Hanukkah - Polish Lamp) 5742 (1982) coin.
