1 Sheqel (Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David) 5741-5745 (1981-1985) front 1 Sheqel (Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David) 5741-5745 (1981-1985) back
1 Sheqel (Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David) 5741-5745 (1981-1985) photo
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1 Sheqel Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David

 
Copper-nickel 11.1 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
5741-5745 (1981-1985)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 Sheqel (1&nbspILR)
Currency
Old Shekel (1980-1985)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.1 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
4 September 1985
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16865
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

The denomination and the emblem of the State of Israel.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
ישראל
שקל 1
ישראל תשמ"א ISRAEL اسرائيل

Translation:
Israel
1 Sheqel
Israel ISRAEL Israel 5741

Engraver: Zvi Narkiss

Edge

Alternating segments: five smooth, five reeded.

Comment

Part of piedfort proof sets.
5741 (1981) KM#PPS1.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a Star of David - which is a symbol of the Jewish faith and is not commonly found on coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5741 (1981) ✡ 30217 - - - - - -
5742 (1982) ✡ 19735 - - - - - -
5743 (1983) ✡ 17177 - - - - - -
5744 (1984) ✡ 15572 - - - - - -
5745 (1985) ✡ 14768 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sheqel (Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David) 5741-5745 (1981-1985) coin.