Obverse

Reverse

1 New Sheqel

Israel · 1985-Present

A modern circulation coin featuring a lily design adapted from ancient coins on one side and the denomination with trilingual lettering on the other.

Country: Israel
Year: 1985-Present
Denomination: 1 New Sheqel
Metal: Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Grade: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated

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Overview

A modern circulation coin featuring a lily design adapted from ancient coins on one side and the denomination with trilingual lettering on the other.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1985 as part of currency reform to replace the old shekel due to hyperinflation, establishing the New Israeli Sheqel (NIS).

Obverse (front)

Features a lily motif from ancient Jewish coinage (Yehud), the State Emblem of Israel, and the word 'Yehuda' in ancient Hebrew script.

Reverse (back)

Displays the large numeral '1', the denomination in Hebrew ('Sheqel Hadash') and English ('NEW SHEQEL'), along with 'ISRAEL' in English and Arabic.

Estimated value

$0.30 - $1.00 (Face value to slight numismatic premium in uncirculated condition)

What drives this coin's value

Condition and year; special proof or commemorative issues hold higher value than standard circulation strikes.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to its low face value and widespread circulation, counterfeiting is extremely rare and economically unviable.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional die rotation errors and commemorative mint variations.

Similar coins

Other Israeli new sheqel denominations (e.g., 1/2 Sheqel, 5 Shekalim)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment. Standard handling is fine as this is a common base metal circulation coin.

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