5 New Sheqalim (Levi Eshkol) 5750 (1990) front 5 New Sheqalim (Levi Eshkol) 5750 (1990) back
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5 New Sheqalim Levi Eshkol

5750 (1990) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 8.2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
5750 (1990)
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
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6662
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

The denomination "5 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; "pearls" all around.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
ISRAEL · ישראל‎ · اسرائيل‎‎ · התש״נ
5 שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM - ٥ شيقل جديد

Comment

Issued September 12, 1990.

Levi Eshkol (25 October 1895 – 26 February 1969) served as the third Prime Minister of Israel from 1963 until his death from a heart attack in 1969. He was the first Israeli Prime Minister to die in office.

Interesting fact

The Levi Eshkol coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Levi Eshkol, who was the third Prime Minister of Israel and served from 1963 until his death in 1969. He played a significant role in the development of Israel's economy and was known for his efforts to promote unity among the country's diverse population. The coin features an image of Eshkol on one side and the State of Israel's emblem on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5750 (1990)  1500000 - - - - - -

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