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Israel - Set of 2 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins in Denominations of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim from 1990, featuring “Archaeology” – 42nd Anniversary of Israel’s Independence, Total Weight: 43.2 grams - Israel - Set of 2 Silver 850 Commemorative Coins in Denominations of 1 and 2 New Sheqalim from 1990, featuring “Archaeology” – 42nd Anniversary of Israel’s Independence, Total Weight: 43.2 grams Country: Israel Series: Independence Day Coins Issue: Archaeology – 42nd Anniversary of Israel’s Independence Year: 5750 – 1990 Metal: .850 Silver 1 New Sheqel Coin Minting Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Mint: Stuttgart, Germany Mint Mark: Star of David Catalog Weight: 14.4 grams Diameter: 30 mm Mintage: 5,509 coins Obverse: The denomination 1 NEW SHEQEL appears in Hebrew and English alongside the State Emblem of Israel. The country’s name in Hebrew, Arabic and English, the year 5750–1990 and the Star of David mint mark appear in the upper section. Reverse: The ancient Hebrew alphabet from the Lachish inscriptions, commemorating the Year of the Hebrew Language, alongside a wall relief from an ancient synagogue in Ashkelon and hewn stones from the Herodian period. Edge: The inscription “42nd Anniversary of the State of Israel” in ancient Hebrew script. 2 New Sheqalim Coin Minting Quality: Proof Mint: Stuttgart, Germany Mint Mark: Mem Catalog Weight: 28.8 grams Diameter: 37 mm Mintage: 5,457 coins Obverse: The denomination 2 NEW SHEQALIM appears in Hebrew and English alongside the State Emblem of Israel. The country’s name in Hebrew, Arabic and English, the year 5750–1990 and the Mem mint mark appear in the upper section. Reverse: The ancient Hebrew alphabet from the Lachish inscriptions, commemorating the Year of the Hebrew Language, alongside a wall relief from an ancient synagogue in Ashkelon and hewn stones from the Herodian period. Edge: The inscription “42nd Anniversary of the State of Israel” in ancient Hebrew script. Condition: AU/UNC Coins are housed in protective capsules *Display stand not included – For illustration purposes only