10 New Sheqalim (Education in Israel) 5761 (2001) front 10 New Sheqalim (Education in Israel) 5761 (2001) back
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10 New Sheqalim Education in Israel

5761 (2001) year
Gold (.916) 16.96 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5761 (2001)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 New Sheqalim 10 ILS = USD 2.62
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
16.96 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#236902
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A pomegranate symbolizes a person filled with knowledge, who is described as "as full as a pomegranate". Within the pomegranate, Stars of David symbolize the values of Judaism and history of the Jewish People; letters A and B and digits1, 2 and 3 represent the basics of every course of study; symbols of agriculture, computers, archeology, electronic communications and science represent the areas of higher education in which Israel excels, around the left-hand border, inscription "EDUCATION IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Asher Kalderon

Edge

Milled

Comment

Throughout the generations, education has been of foremost importance in Judaism. In our time, in recognition of the prime importance of education, the State of Israel constantly strives to provide maximum resources and ensure the highest quality of its teachers and attainment levels of its pupils.

This Independence Day commemorative coin is a salute to all who take part in the essential work of education and to all of the diligent students dedicated to their studies.

Artist Asher Kalderon expresses Education in Israel through a pomegranate, whose seeds signify the values and rich subject matter implanted - in the top row, Stars of David represent Jewish values and history, below center, numbers, letters and scientific symbols represent the excellence of Higher Education in Israel.

Interesting fact

The 10 New Sheqalim coin (Education in Israel) 5761 (2001) from Israel is a unique coin that features a special design that showcases the importance of education in Israeli society. The coin's design features a stylized image of a book, which symbolizes knowledge and learning, and a menorah, which represents the light of wisdom and understanding. The coin's obverse side features the State of Israel's emblem and the inscription "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. The coin's reverse side features the denomination "10 New Sheqalim" and the inscription "Education in Israel" in Hebrew and English. It is interesting to note that the 10 New Sheqalim coin was minted in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel's independence. The coin was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. The coin's gold content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5761 (2001) מ 660 - - - - - -

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