2 New Sheqalim (2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa) 5769 (2009) front 2 New Sheqalim (2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa) 5769 (2009) back
2 New Sheqalim (2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa) 5769 (2009) photo

2 New Sheqalim 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

5769 (2009) year
Silver (.925) 28.8 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5769 (2009)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.8 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81532
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The movement line of the ball is shown zooming from the horizon level upwards and round to encompass the globe, evoking power, dynamics and celebration and the international importance of this event.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA ™

Engravers: Osnat Eshel, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ took place from June 11 to July 11, 2010, for the first time on African soil. Once again, billions of television viewers all around the globe and about 3 million visitors to South Africa joined in the fun of the games and waited in suspense until the ultimate prize in football, the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy, was won by Spain. Over 200 countries from 5 continents enthusiastically participated in the preliminary rounds to be one of the 32 best teams and secure a place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
The team spirit and fair play rules in Football encourage harmony and collective achievement among people and nations. Thus Football in itself contributes to improving society, promoting peace and making the world better. Football has been popular in Israel for about a hundred years. In 1929, the National Federation was accepted as a member of FIFA. The Israel National Team has participated in international activities since 1934 and first took part in a FIFA World Cup march in 1970.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, and it features an image of a soccer player in action on the reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5769 (2009) מ 1787 - - - - - -

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