10 New Sheqalim (Hanukka) 5756-5770 (1995-2009) front 10 New Sheqalim (Hanukka) 5756-5770 (1995-2009) back
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10 New Sheqalim Hanukka

 
Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring ("aureate bonded steel" centre) 7 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
5756-5770 (1995-2009)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 New Sheqalim 10 ILS = USD 2.62
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring ("aureate bonded steel" centre)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16519
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

The denomination "10 New Sheqalim" and "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; branch with dates, vertical lines; with the word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.​

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
ישראל • ISRAEL • إسرائيل
10
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
١٠ شيقل جديد
חנוכה
HANUKKA
התש׳׳ע

Engravers: Yousuf Wahba, Ruben Nutels

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The obverse is based on a coin from War of the Jews against Rome, year 69/70.

The Hannuka coins are characterized by their special mintmarks: a tiny Hannuka lamp on the reverse and a Star of David on the obverse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronze plated steel center surrounded by a nickel plated steel ring, also known as an "aureate bonded steel" center. This distinctive design element adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5756 (1995) ✡ 7500 - - - - - -
5757 (1996) ✡ 7500 - - - - - -
5758 (1997) ✡ 10000 - - - - - -
5759 (1998) ✡ 6000 - - - - - -
5760 (1999) ✡ 7000 - - - - - -
5761 (2000) ✡ 4000 - - - - - -
5762 (2001) ✡ 4000 - - - - - -
5763 (2002) ✡ 3000 - - - - - -
5764 (2003) ✡ 3000 - - - - - -
5765 (2004) ✡ 2500 - - - - - -
5766 (2005) ✡ 3000 - - - - - -
5767 (2006) ✡ 3000 - - - - - -
5768 (2007) ✡ 3000 - - - - - -
5769 (2008) ✡ 1800 - - - - - -
5770 (2009) ✡ 1800 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 New Sheqalim (Hanukka) 5756-5770 (1995-2009) coin.