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2 New Shekels
5782 (2022) year| Nickel plated steel | 5.7 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Israel (בנק ישראל) |
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 5782 (2022) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#433850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A pair of cornucopias filled with fruit and grain with a pomegranate in between; pearls around the top half of the coin; the State symbol.
Edge
Smooth with 4 notched segments
Interesting fact
The 2 New Shekels 5782 (2022) coin from Israel features a unique design on its reverse side, which showcases a stylized image of a pomegranate, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Jewish culture. The pomegranate is depicted with its seeds bursting out of its skin, representing the idea of abundance and fertility. This design was created by the Israeli artist, Hagit Elul, and it's the first time that a pomegranate has been featured on an Israeli coin.
