2 New Sheqalim Gymnastics
5771 (2011) year| Silver (.925) (Copper .075) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5771 (2011) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Copper .075) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
An impressive ribbon performance by a gymnast, with the ribbon flying in the air in the shape of a Star of David.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
המשלחת האולימפית חישראלית, התשע״ב
⠂THE OLYMPIC DELEGATION OF ISRAEL, 2012⠂
GYMNASTICS התעמלות الجمباز
Engravers: David Harel, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
Israel is proud of the recent high performances of its gymnasts in international competitions, which have brought them into the world's foremost group of competitors; Alex Shatilov, Irina Risenzon and Neta Rivkin achieved high results in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, as well as in the 2009 and 2010 European and World Championships.
In anticipation of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Israel Olympic Committee set the following goals:
To come home with an Olympic Medal for the 6th consecutive time.
To have an Israeli female athlete awarded a medal on the winners' platform.
To win an Olympic medal in a sport in which Israel had not yet won.
In Gymnastics, Israel had a good chance of achieving these goals and this was therefore the Olympic Game chosen for feature on the Israel Commemorative Coin that was to join the world collection of coins, capturing the excitement of the Games in London.
Gymnastics is visually one of the most attractive of the Olympic Games. Furthermore, Gymnastics demands outstanding strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and grace and requires strenuous and disciplined training in addition to talent. The Olympic Gymnastics competitions are divided primarily into Rhythmic and Artistic categories.
Interesting fact
The 2 New Sheqalim (Gymnastics) coin from Israel features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a gymnast in mid-air, performing a routine, while the reverse side features the State of Israel's emblem, along with the inscription "2 New Sheqalim" and the year of issue, "5771" (2011). The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Israeli culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5771 (2011) מ | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Sheqalim (Gymnastics) 5771 (2011) coin.
