My Collection
Description:
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.
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.
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