2 New Sheqalim Art in Israel

Features

Issuer	Israel
Issuing entity	Israel Government Coins and medals Corp.
Period	State of Israel (1948-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	5746 (1986)
Calendar	Hebrew
Value	2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.68
Currency	New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition	Silver (.850)
Weight	28.8 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 81376
References	KM# 165 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , ICMC# 21121374 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com)

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Commemorative issue

Art in Israel

Series: Israel Independence Day

Obverse

The words "Art in Israel" in Hebrew and in English, Face Value - 10 New Sheqalim on the Gold Coin, 2 New Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin and 1 New Sheqel on the Silver B.U - the Israel State Emblem, word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and mint year 5746-1986

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
2
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
ART IN ISRAEL 1986
אומנות בישראל התשמ"ו
ISRAEL ישראל اسرائيل
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Engraver: Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)

Designer: Assaf Berg

Reverse

Abstract symbols representing the various arts, literature, music, architecture, graphic art, and sculpture.

Engraver: Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)

Designer: Assaf Berg

Edge

Gold coin - milled. Silver Proof and Silver B.U. coins - 38 years of the State of Israel, in ancient Hebrew letters.

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Comments

Art in Israel
Israel's 38th Anniversary of Independence Coin 1986/5746

The extent, scope and excitement of Israel's artistic activities belie the country's small size. The many cultures brought by immigrants, inspired by Israel's unique landscapes,result in art which serves as a distinctive expression of the Israeli scene, its society and values. Israel's achievements in the arts are manifold, and Israeli artists have achieved world renown. But Israelis are consumers of art as well as producers. Over 1.2 million attend concerts and theatrical performances every year, and one out of five Israelis visit one of Israel's 100 museums monthly - especially the Israel Museum, which also attracts many foreign visitors. Dozens of orchestras and choral groups are active throughout the country, a number of music festivals are held each year and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra makes periodic world tours to enthusiastic critical acclaim. Numerous dance companies perform works by the world's foremost choreographers, and over 100,000 people participate regularly in the many folk dance groups all over Israel.

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
5746 (1986) מ			7 344							$ 64		התשמ"ו Proof

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Actual silver weight: 0.787 oz

Current silver price: 68.40 USD/oz (see silver price

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	Katz Auction 184 Lot 2547	27 Feb 2026	UNC	USD 64.62 (EUR 56.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 161 Lot 2135	18 Jun 2025	UNC	USD 39.23 (EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 67 Lot 2705	24 Sep 2022	UNC	USD 27.69 (EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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