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Israel ½ New Sheqel Commemorative Coins – Set of 3 – ”Baron Edmond de Rothschild” (1982/תשמ”ב) A set of three Israeli ½ New Sheqel (Half Shekel) commemorative coins issued by the Bank of Israel, featuring a portrait of Baron Edmond James de Rothschild (1845–1934) – ”Hanadiv Hayadua” (The Known Benefactor) – the legendary French-Jewish philanthropist who was one of the most important supporters of the early Zionist settlement enterprise in Eretz Israel. The obverse depicts a bearded portrait of the Baron facing right, with the State of Israel emblem on the left, against a textured background. The reverse displays the denomination ”½” with ”שקל חדש” (New Sheqel) in Hebrew, ”NEW SHEQEL” in English, Arabic inscription, and the country name ”ישראל” (Israel) in three languages. Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (golden color). Diameter: ~26 mm. Condition: Mixed – two coins appear in Very Fine to Extra Fine condition with original luster, while the third (rightmost) shows visible toning/oxidation spots and circulation wear.