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Israel – Lot of 2 Silver 925 Commemorative Coins – “Revolt and Heroism”, Denominations 1 New Sheqel and 2 New Sheqalim, 1993, Total Weight: 43.2 g - Israel – Lot of 2 Silver 925 Commemorative Coins – “Revolt and Heroism”, Denominations 1 New Sheqel and 2 New Sheqalim, 1993, Total Weight: 43.2 g Country: Israel Year: 1993 Subject: Revolt and Heroism – Heroism of the Jewish People during the Holocaust Denomination: 1 New Sheqel / 2 New Sheqalim Composition: Silver .925 Total Weight: 43.2 g 1. “Revolt and Heroism” – 1 New Sheqel, 1993 Denomination: 1 New Sheqel Year: 1993 Composition: Silver .925 Weight: 14.4 g Diameter: 30 mm Mintmark: Star of David Strike: BU Edge: Plain Mint: Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht, Netherlands Mintage: 4,642 only Obverse: The denomination “1 New Sheqel” in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem of Israel appears against a background of bullets and barbed wire. Along the right border is the name “Israel” in Hebrew, Arabic and English, together with the issue date 5753 / 1993. Reverse: A geometric form symbolizes the walls of concentration camps and ghettos. A Star of David rises from the barbed wire, with diagonal rows of dots extending from it, symbolizing bullets and the struggle for survival. A flame rises from the lower section as a symbol of heroism. Along the border appears the inscription “מרד וגבורה / REVOLT AND HEROISM”. 2. “Revolt and Heroism” – 2 New Sheqalim, 1993 Denomination: 2 New Sheqalim Year: 1993 Composition: Silver .925 Weight: 28.8 g Diameter: 38.7 mm Mintmark: Mem (מ) Strike: Proof Edge: Reeded Mint: Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht, Netherlands Mintage: 4,994 only Obverse: The denomination “2 New Sheqalim” in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem of Israel appears against a background of bullets and barbed wire. Along the right border is the name “Israel” in Hebrew, Arabic and English, together with the issue date 5753 / 1993 and the Mem (מ) mintmark. Reverse: A geometric form symbolizes the walls of concentration camps and ghettos. A Star of David rises from the barbed wire, with diagonal rows of dots extending from it, symbolizing bullets and the struggle for survival. A flame rises from the lower section as a symbol of heroism. Along the border appears the inscription “מרד וגבורה / REVOLT AND HEROISM”. Condition: AU/UNC *Display stand not included – For illustration purposes only Coins in capsules