© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Independence - Higher education
5766 (2006) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5766 (2006) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#88721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The coin depicts a collection of symbols from different disciplines: natural sciences, humanities, technology, mathematics and so on, combined together in a "world" shaped like the graduation cap traditionally worn by college students during the graduation ceremony. Along the border of the coin, the words "HIGHER EDUCATION IN ISRAEL" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
- HIGHER EDUCATION IN ISRAEL - ההשכלה הגבוהה בישראל
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التعليم العالي في إسرائيل
Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Independence Day Coin is a salute to Higher Education in Israel – upon which the country's strength, prosperity and radiance are highly dependent. Curiosity, freedom and creativity characterize higher education in Israel and the initial foundations were laid long before the establishment of the State. Israel has reached impressive, international achievements in a variety of fields, including being awarded several Nobel Prizes. There are currently 60 institutions of higher education throughout the country and an increase in the number of students enrolled in doctoral programs has been noted. Women comprise over 50% of the students enrolled in master degree programs. The academic disciplines most in demand include law, electrical engineering and electronics, economics, computer sciences, medicine, psychology, education and nursing.Interesting fact
The 2 New Sheqalim coin (Independence - Higher education) 5766 (2006) from Israel features a unique design that represents the connection between independence and higher education. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Israeli Declaration of Independence, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a university campus, symbolizing the importance of education in achieving independence and building a strong nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5766 (2006) מ | 846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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