Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence Day, 33rd Anniversary: People of the Book

Context

Year: 1981

Hebrew Year: 5741

Issuer: Israel

Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.

Period:

(since 1948)

Currency:

(1980—1985)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 27,633

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 24.48 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 85% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #112

Numista: #13498

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILR

Bullion value: $67.21

Inflation-adjusted value: 4998.50 ILR

Obverse

Inscription:

ישראל • ISRAEL • اسرائيل • 1981⠂התשמ"א

2

שני שקלים

Translation:

State of Israel; Two Sheqalim; 1981, 5741

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew

Engraver: Dov Lif

Reverse

Inscription:

א

בגד

הוזחיט

כלמנסע

פצקר

שת

Translation:

A
BGD
HWZḤYT
KLMNSʿ
PṢQR
ŠT

Script: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

Engraver: Aharon Afini

Edge

Inscribed "33 years of the State of Israel" in ancient Hebrew lettering.

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	16,316
1981	—	11,317	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare