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1 Sheqel Piedfort Proof Set Issue; with Star of David
| Copper-nickel | 11.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 5741-5745 (1981-1985) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 Sheqel (1 ILR) |
| 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 |
| 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.