10 New Sheqalim Coin
Features
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Issuer: Israel
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Issuing Regime: State of Israel (1948–present)
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Type: Standard Circulation Coin
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Years of Issue: 5755–5777 (1995–2017) (Hebrew Calendar)
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Currency: New Shekel (1986–present)
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Composition: Bimetallic - Bronze-plated steel center within a nickel-plated steel ring ("aureate bonded steel" center)
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Weight: 7 g
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Diameter: 23 mm
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Thickness: 2.2 mm
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Shape: Round
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Technique: Milled
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Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)
Obverse Design
- Features a palm tree with seven leaves and two baskets filled with dates.
- Includes the emblem of the State of Israel and the inscription "For the Redemption of Zion" in ancient and modern Hebrew.
- Decorated with vertical lines for added detail.
Inscription (Hebrew):
ישראל
לגאלת ציון • לגאלת ציון
Translation:
Israel
For the Redemption of Zion
Engraver: Ruben Nutels
Reverse Design
- Displays the denomination "10 New Sheqalim" alongside "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.
- Includes the Hebrew calendar date of issuance and a branch adorned with dates, with vertical line accents.
Lettering (Multilingual):
ישראל · ISRAEL · התשנ"ה · إسرائيل
10 שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
١٠ شيقل جديد
Translation:
Israel 5755
10
New Sheqalim
Engraver: Ruben Nutels
Edge
Mints
This coin was minted by several renowned mints:
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Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988–present)
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Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686–present)
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Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010–present)
This coin is a beautiful example of Israel's numismatic history, blending cultural symbolism with intricate design.
