2 Sheqalim Independence - The People of the Book
5741 (1981) year| Silver (.850) | 28.8 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5741 (1981) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 Sheqalim (2 ILR) |
| Currency | Old Shekel (1980-1985) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
An open book with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet rising from it like a flame.
Star Below Book
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
א
בגד
הוזחיט
כלמנסע
פצקר
שת
Engraver: Aharon Afini
Edge
Inscribed "33 years of the State of Israel" in ancient Hebrew lettering.
Comment
The "Book of Books" was given to the Jewish people who are therefore called, 'The People of the Book". The Bible was written in Hebrew and over the generations scribes and scholars copied letters, sentences and passages, thus preserving the spiritual independence and culture of the nation, even during the long period that it was dispersed among other nations.
The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet formed the basis of two Jewish languages spoken in the diaspora -Yiddish and Ladino.
The vitality of printing and the Hebrew book exhibits in Israel is proven by the number of books published in the country. The year 1980 alone saw the publication of 4,381 books, 15 million copies printed by 123 publishers.
Interesting fact
The 2 Sheqalim (Independence - The People of the Book) coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Danziger, and features a depiction of a menorah, symbolizing the Jewish people's connection to their faith and heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5741 (1981) ✡ | 16316 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5741 (1981) מ | 11317 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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