© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Independence - The Israel National Trail
5770 (2010) year| Silver (.925) (Copper .075) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5770 (2010) |
| 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#89344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A map of Israel on which the National Trail is outlined , and a walking shoe from which a bouquet of wild flowers protrudes.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
שביל ישראל ISRAEL NATIONAL TRAIL
دَرْب إسرائيل
Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Israel National Trail ("Shvil Yisrael" in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country, from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on theRed Sea, bordering Egypt.
The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles), divided into 11 sections, and requires between 30-60 days of continuous hiking to complete.
The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery, routes and vistas and includes: the Upper & Lower Galilee, Carmel Range, Sharon Plain, Judean Hills, Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts.
Interesting fact
The 2 New Sheqalim (Independence - The Israel National Trail) coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Meir Eshel. The coin features a unique shape, with one side depicting a stylized map of Israel, while the other side features the trail's logo and the inscription "Israel National Trail" in Hebrew. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between Israel's independence and its natural beauty, as represented by the national trail.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5770 (2010) מ | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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