2 New Sheqalim Kiddush Cup
Features
| Issuer |
Israel
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
State of Israel (1948-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 5752 (1991) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.70 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 13519 |
| References | KM# 224 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com) |
Commemorative issue
Judaic Art - Kiddush Cup
Obverse
The face value, "1 NEW SHEQEL" on the B.U. Silver Coin, "2 NEW SHEQALIM" on the Silver Proof Coin, in Hebrew and English. Left is a modern goblet with straight, smooth lines, made by Jerusalem artisan Zelig Segal. In the upper left border is the word "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل
2
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
מ
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)
Reverse
Classical style Kiddush Cup from 19th century Germany from the Netherlands Alster Collection, on the right, the Hebrew mint year 5752, left, the corresponding civil mint year 1991. Above the goblet, in the center, is the Israel State Emblem. Decorative elements adorn the coin around the border.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: 1991 התשנ"ב
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)
Edge
Milled
Mint
State Mint of Stuttgart / State Mints of Baden-Württemberg (Staatliche Münze Stuttgart / Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg), Germany (1374-date)Comments
The Kiddush Cup (wine goblet) is one of the most popular Judaic art pieces. "Kiddush" means sanctification of the Sabbath or holidays. The Kiddush cup is filled with wine and raised to symbolize remembering and sanctifying the Sabbath. This goblet also serves on other festive Jewish occasions, including circumcisions, weddings, Havdalah, and holidays. The 19th century decorated Kiddush cup featured on this coin is from Germany and belongs to the collection of C. Alster of the Netherlands. On the obverse of the coin is a modern Kiddush Cup made by Jerusalem artisan Zelig Segal.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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| 5752 (1991) מ | 
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6 575 | $ 100 | התשנ"ב Proof | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 70
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Bullion value: USD 62.78
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Actual silver weight: 0.856 oz
Current silver price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 171 Lot 2994 
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10 Oct 2025 | UNC |
USD 76.61
(EUR 66.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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