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There are coins of 10 and 50 agorot, though the 50 agorot coin bears the inscription: "1 ⁄ 2 New Shekel". The 1 agora coin was withdrawn from circulation on April 1, 1991 by the Bank of Israel, [3] as was the 5 agorot coin on January 1, 2008; in each case the value had shrunk to much less than the cost of production.
The coins were conceived, in part, by Israeli graphic designer Otte Wallish. All coins and banknotes issued in Israel before June 1952 were part of the Palestine pound. In 1960, coins were issued denominated in agora. There were 1, 5, 10 and 25 agorot pieces. In 1963, IL 1 ⁄ 2 and IL 1 coins were introduced, followed by IL 5 coins in 1978.
Israel Coins and Medals Corp. is the body permitted by the Government of Israel to issue the official State Medals of Israel [1] and under an exclusive contract with the Bank of Israel, the corporation is the exclusive worldwide distributor of the commemorative coins and special banknote issues of the Bank of Israel. [2]
LoveToKnow described proof coins as “the most beautiful and perfectly minted coins possible,” and refers to this specific Lincoln penny as a “superb proof.” 1970-S Small Date Penny: $18,400
Israeli currency may refer to these items: Israeli new shekel, used from 1985 to the present; Old Israeli shekel, used from 1980 to 1985; Israeli pound, used from 1948 to 1980; Shekel, used by the United Monarchy of Israel and the Kingdom of Israel, as well as during the Great Revolt
This rare coin is notable because it doesn’t contain a mint mark; the U.S. Mint deliberately didn’t include mint marks on coins produced from 1965 to 1967, to limit coin hoarding. The Mint ...
Old shekel coins Image Value Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter (mm) Mass (g) Composition Obverse Reverse issue withdrawal 1 new agora: 15 0.6 aluminium 97%, magnesium 3% Palm tree, "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic: Value, date February 24, 1980: April 9, 1986: 5 new agorot 18.5 0.9 The state emblem, "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and ...
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