Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

2 Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Valor

Series: Israel Independence Day

Context

Year: 1983

Hebrew Year: 5743

Issuer: Israel

Period:

(since 1948)

Currency:

(1980—1985)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 9,999

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: #130

Numista: #89452

Value

Exchange value: 2 ILR

Bullion value: $67.21

Inflation-adjusted value: 1046.28 ILR

Obverse

Inscription:

2

שקלים

SHEQALIM

ISRAEL اسرائيل

ישראל

1983 התשמ"ג מ

Translation:

Sheqalim

Israel

Israel

1983 5743

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Hebrew

Engraver: Gideon Keich

Reverse

Inscription:

צהל

Translation:

Rejoice

Script: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

Engraver: Jacob Zim

Edge

Inscribed "35 years of the State of Israel" in ancient Hebrew lettering.

Mints

Name	Mark
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	מ

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	9,999	Proof

Series: Israel Independence Day