© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
10 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book
5741 (1981) year| Gold (.900) | 17.28 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5741 (1981) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 10 Sheqalim (10 ILR) |
| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 17.28 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An open book with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet rising from it like a flame.
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
א
בגד
הוזחיט
כלםנסע
ףץקר
שת
מ
Engraver: Aharon Afini
Edge
Milled
Comment
The "Book of Books" was given to the Jewish people who are therefore called, 'The People of the Book". The Bible was written in Hebrew and over the generations scribes and scholars copied letters, sentences and passages, thus preserving the spiritual independence and culture of the nation, even during the long period that it was dispersed among other nations.The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet formed the basis of two Jewish languages spoken in the diaspora -Yiddish and Ladino.
The vitality of printing and the Hebrew book exhibits in Israel is proven by the number of books published in the country. The year 1980 alone saw the publication of 4,381 books, 15 million copies printed by 123 publishers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sheqalim (Independence - The People of the Book) 5741 (1981) coin from Israel is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Old City of Jerusalem, while the reverse side features a quote from the Hebrew Bible's Book of Isaiah, which reads, "And thou shalt be a blessing unto the nations" (Isaiah 60:3). This coin was minted to commemorate Israel's Independence Day, and its design serves as a symbol of the country's connection to its past, present, and future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5741 (1981) מ | 5634 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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