Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 34th Anniversary of Independence- Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Series: Israel Independence Day

Context

Year: 1982

Hebrew Year: 5742

Issuer: Israel

Issuing organization: Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.

Period:

(since 1948)

Currency:

(1980—1985)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 22,778

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 24.48 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 85% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #117

Numista: #13499

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILR

Bullion value: $67.21

Inflation-adjusted value: 2305.58 ILR

Obverse

Inscription:

• מאה שנים לראשית פועלו ביישוב ארץ ישראל •

הברון אדמונד

דה רוטשילד

התר"ה - התרצ"ה

BARON EDMOND

DE ROTHSCHILD

1845-1934

ישראל התשמ"ב • 2 שקלים • اسرائيل ISRAEL 1982

CENTENARY OF HIS FIRST SETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES IN ERETZ ISRAEL

Translation:

One hundred years to the beginning of his work in the settlement of the Land of Israel.

Baron Edmond de Rothschild, 1845-1934.

Israel 1982, 2 Shekels.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English

Engraver: Zvi Narkiss