ISRAEL 

KM 111

SHORT COINS

ENCYCLOPAEDIA

                

Face Value Diameter mm Weight g Thickness mm Edge Composition Rotation
1 shekel 23.0 5.0   Smooth Copper-Nickel Medal
Obverse Reverse
The emblem of the State of Israel, denomination, title of state in Hebrew, Arabic and English, the year of minting (5741=AD1981).

Shekel refers to one of many ancient units of weight and currency. Since 1980, the sheqel has been the currency of the modern state of Israel.

The word denomination "Shekel Israel". A chalice.


 Chalice (from Latin 'calix', cup) is a goblet intended to hold drink.Origin of motif: coin minted during the war of the Jews against Rome (66 - 70 C.E.).