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5 New Sheqalim
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 8.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5750-5777 (1990-2017) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 5 New Sheqalim 5 ILS = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The denomination "5 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; "pearls" along the border.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
اسرائيل · ISRAEL · התש"ן · ישראל
5
שקלים
חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM · ٥ شيقل جديد
Engraver: Gabi Neumann
Edge
Plain
Comment
A few main groups are known, which differ by thickness of all details. Most noticeably differences are visible on reverse, where in addition the type E has new spelling in Arabic.Reverse
Type A - the first alif 'ا' in 'إسرائيل' higher than corner.
Type B - the first alif 'ا' in 'إسرائيل' lower than corner, all details thick.
Type C - the first alif 'ا' in 'إسرائيل' lower than corner, all details thinner.
Type D - the first alif 'ا' in 'إسرائيل' to corner.
Type E - the first alif 'ا' with hamza 'ء' in 'إسرائيل' and points to corner.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
