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Israel - Set of 2 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins in Denominations of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim from 1988, Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the State of Israel – 40th Independence Day, Total Weight: 43.2 grams - Israel - Set of 2 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins in Denominations of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim from 1988, Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the State of Israel – 40th Independence Day, Total Weight: 43.2 grams Country: Israel Series: Independence Day Coins Commemorative Issue: 40th Anniversary of the State of Israel – 40th Independence Day Year: 1988 Metal: .850 Silver 1 New Sheqel Coin Minting Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Mint: Paris Mint, France Mint Mark: Star of David Catalog Weight: 14.4 grams Diameter: 30 mm Mintage: 8,990 coins Obverse: The denomination 1 New Sheqel in Hebrew and English, alongside the emblem of the State of Israel. The year 5748–1988 appears to the right, with the Star of David mint mark below. Reverse: The number 40, with David Ben-Gurion reading the Declaration of Independence depicted within the numeral 0. Israeli flags and a portrait of Theodor Herzl appear in the background. The inscription “40th Anniversary of the State of Israel” appears around the design in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. 2 New Sheqalim Coin Minting Quality: Proof Mint: Paris Mint, France Mint Mark: מ Catalog Weight: 28.8 grams Diameter: 37 mm Mintage: 9,100 coins Obverse: The denomination 2 New Sheqalim in Hebrew and English, alongside the emblem of the State of Israel. The year 5748–1988 appears to the right, with the מ mint mark below. Reverse: The number 40, with David Ben-Gurion reading the Declaration of Independence depicted within the numeral 0. Israeli flags and a portrait of Theodor Herzl appear in the background. The inscription “40th Anniversary of the State of Israel” appears around the design in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. Condition: AU/UNC Coins are housed in protective capsules *Display stand not included – For illustration purposes only