© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Independence - Israel's Space Program
5763 (2003) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5763 (2003) |
| 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#94838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The "Shavit" Rocket with inscription "ISRAEL'S SPACE PROGRAM" in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
ישראל ותוכנית החלל
ISRAEL'S SPACE PROGRAM
إسرائيل وبرنامج الفضاء
Engravers: Gideon Keich, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Inscribed
Script: Latin
Lettering: In Memory of Ilan Ramon and his colleagues in [the] Columbia
Comment
In 1988, Israel successfully launched its first experimental satellite, "Ofeq 1" and joined the small group of nations equipped with the technology to send satellites into orbit. By 2003, additional satellites had been launched, including Amos1 and Amos 2 (civil communications satellites), Gurwin 2 (a research satellite developed by the Technion), Eros (a commercial observation satellite) and Ofeq 5. Future launches were planned to include additional observation and communications satellites.The 2003 Israel Commemorative Coin highlighted Israel's achievements in Space and was dedicated to the memory of Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, and the six other crew members who lost their lives in the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy.
Minted at the Vantaa's Mint of Finland with the letter "מ" (Mem) mintmark.
Interesting fact
The 2 New Sheqalim coin (Independence - Israel's Space Program) 5763 (2003) from Israel is unique in that it features a space-themed design, highlighting Israel's achievements in space exploration. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Israeli flag planted on the moon, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of a spacecraft orbiting the Earth. This coin was issued to commemorate Israel's 50th anniversary of independence and its accomplishments in space exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5763 (2003) מ | 1249 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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