Description:
Obverse
Face value in Hebrew and English, "1 New Sheqel" on the Silver B.U. Coin, 2 New Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin. . Right of the face value is the Israel State Emblem, around the border is the word "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, English and Arabic and the mint year, 1990 / 5751.
Reverse
A 19th century Hanukka Lamp from Cochin from the collection or Mr. Yitzchak Einhorn. The Hebrew inscription above reads "Hanukka Lamp from Cochin" and below, centered in the lower border, "19th Century"
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