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Agora and New Sheqel Series
On September 4, 1985 the sheqel was replaced by the new sheqel, which is equal to 1,000 old sheqalim. A series of new denomination coins was put into circulation together with the new banknotes of the first series.
The three smallest denomination coins of the new series have the same obverse as their counterparts in the previous series, while new designs where used for the two higher denominations. The reverse of the coins was designed by Gabi Neuman, who prepared them in secrecy.
In most cases, the models where produced by mints overseas.
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DiameterRing: 23 mm. Center: 16 mm
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Weight7 gr.
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RimReeded
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AlloyRing: Nickel Bonded Steel. Center: Aureate Bonded Bronze.
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Issue dateFebruary 7, 1995.
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DesignerReuven Nutels
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ReverseThe denomination "10 New Sheqalim" and "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; branch with dates, vertical lines.
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ObversePalm tree with seven leaves and two baskets with dates; the emblem of the State of Israel; the words "for the redemption of Zion" in ancient and modern Hebrew; vertical lines.
Obverse: An image of Golda Meir.
All other details :unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1995
Date of issue: June 27, 1995.
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Diameter24 mm
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Weight8.2 gr
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Rim12 sides
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AlloyCopper 75%, nickel 25%.
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Issue dateJanuary 2, 1990
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DesignerObverse: Dov Liff. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
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ReverseCapital of column; the emblem of the State of Israel; "pearls" all around.
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ObverseThe denomination "5 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; "pearls" all around.
Obverse: An image of Levi Eshkol
All other details: unchanged
Design: Gabi Neumann
Year: 1990
Date of issue: September 12, 1990
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged
Design: Gabi Neumann
Year: 1991
Date of issue: December 2, 1990
Obverse: An image of Haim Wizeman
All other details: unchanged
Design: Gabi Neumann
Year: 1992
Date of issue: November 17, 1992
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Diameter21.6 mm.
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Weight5.7 gr.
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RimPartially milled: Four segments milled and four segments smooth.
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AlloyNickel-plated steel
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Issue dateDecember 9, 2007.
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DesignerObverse and reverse – Ruben Nutels.
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ReverseThe words "2 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the year of minting in Hebrew; the word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; pearls around the top half of the coin.
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ObverseA pair of cornucopia filled with fruit and grain with a pomegranate in between; pearls around the top half of the coin; the State symbol.
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Diameter18 mm.
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Weight4 gr.
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RimSmooth
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AlloyCopper 75%, nickel 25%.
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Issue dateSeptember 4, 1985.
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DesignerObverse and Model: Victor Houster. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
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ReverseThe denomination "1 New Sheqel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
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ObverseLily; "Yehud" in ancient Hebrew; the emblem of the State of Israel.
In 1994, the coin was issued using a different alloy-plated steel. The coin weighs 3.5 grams.
In order to differentiate it from the previous issue, a dot was minted on the obverse side, below the emblem of the State.
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1986.
Date of issue: December 6, 1985.
Addition to the Reverse: The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: June 7, 1988.
Obverse: An image of Maimonides (Rambam).
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: July 27, 1988.
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Diameter26 mm.
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Weight6.5 gr.
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RimSmooth.
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AlloyCopper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
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Issue dateSeptember 4, 1985.
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DesignerObverse: Nathan Karp. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
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ReverseThe denomination "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
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ObverseLyre; the emblem of the State of Israel.
Obverse: An image of Baron Edmond de Rothschild on a background formed by the names of 44 settlements in the Land of Israel.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Models: Tidhar Dagan.
Year: 1986.
Date of issue: July 27, 1986.
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1987.
Date of issue: December 10, 1986.
Addition to the Reverse: The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: June 7, 1988.
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Diameter22 mm.
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Weight4 gr.
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RimSmooth
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AlloyCopper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
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Issue dateSeptember 4, 1985.
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DesignerObverse: Nathan Karp. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
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ReverseThe denomination "10" on a square background; "Agorot" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew.
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ObverseReplica of a coin issued by Mattathias Antigonus (37 - 40 B.C.E.) with the seven-branched candelabrum; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1987.
Date of issue: December 10, 1986.
Addition to the Reverse: The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: June 7, 1988.
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Diameter19.5 mm.
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Weight3 gr.
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RimSmooth.
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AlloyCopper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
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Issue dateSeptember 4, 1985.
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Cancellation dateJanuary 1, 2008
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DesignerGabi Neumann.
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ReverseThe denomination "5" on a square background; "Agorot" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.
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ObverseReplica of a coin from the fourth year of the war of the Jews against Rome depicting a lulav between two etrogim; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Ceased to be legal tender: January 1, 2008.
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1987.
Date of issue: December 10, 1986.
Addition to the Reverse: The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: June 7, 1988.
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Diameter17 mm.
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Weight2 gr.
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RimSmooth
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AlloyCopper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
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Issue dateSeptember 4, 1985.
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DesignerGabi Neumann.
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ReverseThe denomination "1" on a square background; "Agora" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.
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ObverseAncient galley; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Ceased to be legal cash tender: April 1, 1991.
Addition to the Reverse: The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1987.
Date of issue: December 10, 1986.
Addition to the Reverse: The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details: unchanged.
Design: Gabi Neumann.
Year: 1988.
Date of issue: June 7, 1988.
Bank of Israel cash desk
The Currency Department provides a money-changing service to the public, for exchanging Israeli currency for large or smaller denominations, at the cash desk in the Jerusalem building of the Bank of Israel. Damaged currency can also be changed at the cash desk. The cash desk is open to the public:
Sunday through Thursday, 8:00–13:00
Address: 2 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Kiryat Ben-Gurion, Jerusalem.
Phone: 02-655-2847
Please arrange your appointment in advance.
Public Enquiries for the Currency Department
For public enquiries relating to currency: contact_currency@boi.org.il
Phone number: +972-655-2874
Accessibility In The New Bank Notes
The issue of accessibility in general, concerning all populations, was a major consideration for the Bank of Israel throughout the planning of the new series of banknotes, and will continue to be a priority in the future. Because of the importance attached by the Bank of Israel to the subject of accessibility in general, and its application to the blind and vision impaired in particular, the Bank has acted to increase the accessibility of the new series of banknotes.
