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Current Currency Series

Third Series of the New Shekel,2014
Second Series of the New Sheqel

Third Series of the New Shekel,2014

NIS 20
NIS 50
NIS 100
NIS 200

The banknotes in the Third Series of the New Shekel carry the portraits of outstanding Hebrew poets whose life stories, works, and activities are intertwined with the story of the rebirth of the Nation of Israel in its land.

The banknotes in the series incorporate advanced levels of security, innovation, and accessibility.

They include a range of advanced anti-counterfeiting security features and integrate designated features to facilitate their use by the blind and vision impaired.

The first denomination of the third series of the New Shekel, the NIS 50 banknote, was put into circulation beginning in September 2014 (Elul 5774).

Size:	129mm x 71mm
Dominant color:	Red
Front
Design:	A portrait of Rachel the Poetess against a background of palm tree fronds.
The transparent portrait:	A watermark image of the portrait of Rachel the Poetess with the denomination next to it.
The denomination:	Large, dark digits printed in raised ink against a light background on the lower left side. Light digits printed on dark background on the upper right-hand corner.
The glittering stripe:	A transparent and glittering stripe is incorporated into the banknote, next to the portrait.
The golden book:	An artistic reflective element in the shape of an "open golden book" changes its color from gold to green. Simultaneously, it is possible to see a horizontal bar moving up and down the "book" when the banknote is tilted.
Features for the blind:	A pair of lines at the bottom margins of the banknote—on the left and right sides—which can be felt with fingers.
The perforated numerals:	Tiny holes forming the shape of the banknote's denomination (20) are perforated at the top part of the banknote design.
The see-through "Menorah":	Components of a menorah symbol with seven branches are printed on either side of the banknote. They combine to form a complete "Menorah", which is visible when the note is held up to the light.
Microtext and micronumbers:	The words: “Bank of Israel” in Hebrew, the denomination in microprinting, and Rachel the Poetess’s poem "Kineret” are integrated into the banknote design.
Back
Design	A classic view of the Lake Kineret shoreline. Inspired by the poem “Kineret”. Also lines from Rachel the Poetess’s poem “Kineret” and lines from her poem “And Perhaps It Never Happened…”
Microtext and micronumbers:	The words “Bank of Israel” in Hebrew and the denomination in microprinting are integrated into the banknote design.
The denomination	Large, dark digits printed in raised ink, against a light background, on the upper left side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in Arabic. Large, dark digits printed in raised ink, against a light background, on the lower right side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in English.
Window thread:	A red-hued security thread is "embedded" in the banknote, with the portrait and the denomination revealed in three "windows".
The latent image:	The nominal value printed in clear and raised ink, on the bottom left corner of the banknote.
Serial numbers:	Once in brown, and once in black which glows under ultraviolet light.
Designer:	Ms. Osnat Eshel
Date of Issue:	2017

Size:	136mm x 71mm
Dominant color:	Green
Front
Design:	Shaul Tchernichovsky, a citrus tree and its fruits.
The transparent portrait:	A watermark image of the portrait with the denomination next to it.
The denomination:	Dark capital digits on the lower left side. Light digits printed on dark background on the upper right-hand corner.
The glittering stripe:	A transparent and glittering stripe is incorporated into the banknote, next to the portrait.
The golden book:	An artistic reflective foil element in the shape of an "open golden book" changes its color from gold to green. Simultaneously, it is possible to see a horizontal bar moving up and down the "book" when the banknote is tilted.
Features for the blind and vision impaired:	Two pairs of lines at the bottom margins of the banknote—on the left and right sides—which can be felt with fingers.
The perforated numerals:	Tiny holes forming the shape of the banknote's denomination (50) are perforated at the top part of the banknote design.
The see-through "Menorah":	Components of a menorah symbol with seven branches are printed on either side of the banknote. They combine to form a complete "Menorah", which is visible when the note is held up to the light.
Microtext and micronumbers:	The words: Bank of Israel in Hebrew, the poem "Oh, My Land, My Birthplace", and the denomination in microprinting are integrated into the banknote design.
Back
Design:	The background design is a Corinthian column, and lines from the poem "I Believe" of Shaul Tchernichovsky.
Microtext and micronumerals:	The words “Bank of Israel” in Hebrew and the denomination in microprinting are integrated into the banknote design.
The denomination:	Dark capital digits against a light background, on the upper left side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in Arabic. Dark capital digits against a light background, on the lower right side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in English.
Window thread:	A green security thread is "embedded" in the banknote, with the portrait and the denomination revealed in three "windows".
The latent image:	The nominal value printed in clear and bold ink, on the bottom left corner of the banknote.
Serial number:	Once in orange, and once in black which appears bright green under ultraviolet light.
Designer:	Ms. Osnat Eshel
Date of Issue:	September 16, 2014.

Size:	143mm x 71mm
Dominant color:	Orange
Front
Design:	A portrait of Leah Goldberg against a background of almond tree blossoms
The transparent portrait:	A watermark image of the portrait of Leah Goldberg with the denomination next to it.
The denomination:	Large, dark digits printed in raised ink against a light background on the lower left side. Light digits printed on dark background on the upper right-hand corner.
The glittering stripe:	A transparent and glittering stripe is incorporated into the banknote, next to the portrait.
The golden book:	An artistic reflective element in the shape of an "open golden book" changes its color from gold to green. Simultaneously, it is possible to see a horizontal bar moving up and down the "book" when the banknote is tilted.
Features for the blind:	Three pairs of lines at the bottom margins of the banknote—on the left and right sides—which can be felt with fingers.
The perforated numerals:	Tiny holes forming the shape of the banknote's denomination (100) are perforated at the top part of the banknote design.
The see-through "Menorah":	Components of a menorah symbol with seven branches are printed on either side of the banknote. They combine to form a complete "Menorah", which is visible when the note is held up to the light.
Microtext and micronumbers:	The words: “Bank of Israel” in Hebrew, the denomination in microprinting, and Leah Goldberg’s poem "In my Beloved Land, the Almond Tree Blossoms” are integrated into the banknote design.
Back
Design	A group of deer—the inspiration for the poem “What the does do”
Microtext and micronumbers:	The words “Bank of Israel” in Hebrew and the denomination in microprinting are integrated into the banknote design.
The denomination	Large, dark digits printed in raised ink, against a light background, on the upper left side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in Arabic. Large, dark digits printed in raised ink, against a light background, on the lower right side; in addition, the words "Bank of Israel" and "New Shekels" in English.
Window thread:	A golden-hued security thread is "embedded" in the banknote, with the portrait and the denomination revealed in three "windows".
The latent image:	The nominal value printed in clear and raised ink, on the bottom left corner of the banknote.
Serial numbers:	Once in green, and once in black which glows under ultraviolet light.
Designer:	Ms. Osnat Eshel
Date of Issue:	2017

Size:	150mm x 71mm
Dominant color:	Blue
Front
Design:	A portrait of Nathan Alterman set against a background of autumn leaves.
The transparent portrait:	A watermark image of the portrait of Natan Alterman, with the denomination next to it.
The denomination:	On the bottom left, in large, dark-colored numerals printed in raised ink against a light background. On the upper right, in light-colored numerals printed against a dark background.
The glittering stripe:	A transparent and glittering stripe is incorporated into the banknote, next to the portrait.
The golden book:	An artistic reflective foil element in the shape of an "open golden book", which changes its color from gold to green. Simultaneously, a horizontal bar can be seen moving up and down.
Features for the blind and vision impaired:	Four pairs of lines are printed in the lower margins on the left and the right, and they can be felt with the fingers.
The perforated numerals:	Tiny holes forming the shape of the banknote's denomination (200) are perforated at the top part of the banknote.
The see-through Menorah:	Components of a seven-branched candelabrum—Menorah—are printed on either side of the banknote. They combine to form a complete Menorah, which is visible when the note is held up to the light.
Microtext and micronumerals:	The words “Bank of Israel”, the denomination, and Natan Alterman’s poem “Eternal Meeting” in microprinting are integrated into the banknote’s design.
Back
Design:	Moonlit flora, and an excerpt from Natan Alterman’s poem, “Morning Song”.
Microtext and micronumerals:	The words “Bank of Israel” and the denomination in microprinting are integrated into the banknote’s design.
The denomination:	On the upper left, in large and dark-colored numerals printed in raised ink against a light background, in addition to the words “New Shekel” and “Bank of Israel” in Arabic. On the lower right, in large and dark-colored numerals printed in raised ink against a light background, in addition to the words “New Shekel” and “Bank of Israel” in English.
Window thread:	A blue–purple thread is embedded in the banknote and is revealed in three "windows", in which the portrait and denomination can be seen.
The latent image:	In the lower left-hand corner, the denomination is printed in transparent raised ink.
Serial number:	Appears once in purple and once in black; the serial number in black glows under an ultraviolet light.
Designer:	Ms. Osnat Eshel
Date of issue:	December 2015.

On January 3, 1999, the second series of the New Israel Sheqel was put into circulation with the issuance of the new NIS 20 and the new NIS 100 banknotes. On October 31, 1999, the NIS 50 and the NIS 200 banknotes were issued.

The second series includes improved security features against forgery.

The new banknotes share similar design elements and all have uniform security features.

The personages on the second series of NIS notes are those who featured on the same denominations of the first NIS series.

The notes are designed vertically, and all denominations are uniform in size: 138 mm x 71 mm.

The second series was designed by Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.

Size:	138 X 71 mm.
Dominant colour:	Green.
Front
Design:	Portrait of Moshe Sharett; picture of the ceremony of the unfurling of the Israeli flag at the UN building on May 12, 1949; text from the speech given by Sharett on that occasion.
Latent image:	A triangle in the right-hand corner.
Sign for the blind:	Two vertical lines in intaglio ink at the top left of the note.
Denomination:	In the top right-hand corner in numbers, in Hebrew and with the words "Bank of Israel"; and in the bottom left-hand corner in metallic gold.
Watermark:	Portrait of Sharett and a small circle beneath it enclosing the initial of his surname (in Hebrew).
Security thread:	Threaded through the paper below the middle of the note.

Back
Design:	Picture of Jewish Brigade volunteers during WW II and of a pre-State look-out tower; text from Sharett's radio address after his return from a visit to the Jewish Brigade in Italy.
Microtext:	To the right of the main text with titles of seven books written by Moshe Sharett.
Denomination:	In numbers with the words "New Sheqalim" and "Bank of Israel"; in iridescent ink and in Arabic characters.
Optical Variable Ink:	A triangle composed of small squares, with the apex pointing to the right.
See-through:	A small triangle printed on either side of the note; the two triangles form a precise Star of David.
Serial numbers:	Once in olive-green and once in black which reflects UV light.
Designers:	Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.
Date of Issue:	January 3, 1999.

Size:	138 X 71 mm.
Dominant colour:	Green.
Front
Design:	Portrait of Moshe Sharett; picture of the ceremony of the unfurling of the Israeli flag at the UN building on May 12, 1949; text from the speech given by Sharett on that occasion.
Latent image:	A triangle in the right-hand corner.
Denomination:	In the top right-hand corner in numbers, in Hebrew and with the words "Bank of Israel"; and in the bottom left-hand corner in metallic gold.
Transparent window:	Two Stars of David, partially overlapping. One is transparent, with the number 20 embossed in the center. The color of the other hifts from green to purple when the note is tilted.
Reflection:	The face of Moshe Sharett, reduced in size; the face is visible when holding the note against the light.
Micro-perforation:	The number 20 is punched in micro-holes, and is visible when holding the note against the light.

Back
Design:	Picture of Jewish Brigade volunteers during WW II and of a pre-State look-out tower; text from Sharett's radio address after his return from a visit to the Jewish Brigade in Italy.
Microtext:	To the right of the main text with titles of seven books written by Moshe Sharett.
Denomination:	In numbers with the words "New Sheqalim" and "Bank of Israel"; in iridescent ink and in Arabic characters.
Optical Variable Ink:	A triangle composed of small squares, with the apex pointing to the right.
Serial numbers:	Once in olive-green and once in black which reflects UV light.
Designers:	Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.
Date of Issue:	April 13, 2008.

As part of its efforts to upgrade the banknotes in circulation, the Bank of Israel issued for the first time, on April 13, 2008, NIS 20 banknotes made of polymer. The banknote circulates in tandem with the banknotes made of paper.

Polymer is a plastic-type material that has important advantages when used for banknotes; one of these is its high durability, which extends their life.

For more information on the Polymer Note

Size:	138 X 71 mm.
Dominant colour:	Violet.
Front
Design:	Portrait of Shmuel Yosef Agnon; picture of Agnon's study and personal library. Text from the acceptance address given by Agnon when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966.
Latent image:	A triangle in the right-hand corner.
Sign for the blind:	Three vertical lines in intaglio ink at the top left of the note.
Denomination:	In the top right-hand corner in numbers, in Hebrew and with the words "Bank of Israel"; and in the bottom left-hand corner in metallic gold.
Watermark:	Portrait of Agnon and a small circle beneath it enclosing the initial of his surname (in Hebrew).
Security thread:	Threaded through the paper below the middle of the note.

Back
Design:	Picture of Agnon's writing stand with his pen and reading glasses. Text lists the titles of sixteen of Agnon's books.
Microtext:	To the right of the main text with titles of seventeen of Agnon's books.
Denomination:	In numbers with the words "New Sheqalim" and "Bank of Israel"; in iridescent ink and in Arabic characters.
Optical Variable Ink:	A triangle, composed of small squares, with the apex pointing to the right.
See-through:	A small triangle printed on either side of the note; the two triangles form a precise Star of David.
Serial numbers:	Once in blue and once in black which reflects UV light.
Designers:	Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.
Date of Issue:	October 31, 1999.

Size:	138 X 71 mm.
Dominant colour:	Brown.
Front
Design:	Portrait of Itzhak Ben-Zvi; picture of the interior of the wooden structure which served as the President's residence; text from the speech given by Ben-Zvi at the first assembly of the Yemenite community held at his residence in 1953.
Latent image:	A triangle in the right-hand corner.
Sign for the blind:	One horizontal line in intaglio ink at the top left of the note.
Denomination:	In the top right-hand corner in numbers, in Hebrew and with the words "Bank of Israel"; and in the bottom left-hand corner in metallic gold.
Watermark:	Portrait of Ben-Zvi and a small circle beneath it enclosing the initial of his surname (in Hebrew).
Security thread:	Threaded through the paper below the middle of the note.

Back
Design:	Picture of synagogue in the Galilee village of Peki'in, and a view of Peki'in; text from Ben-Zvi's speech at the inauguration for his second term.
Microtext:	To the right of the main text with titles of nine books written by Ben-Zvi.
Denomination:	In numbers with the words "New Sheqalim" and "Bank of Israel"; in iridescent ink and in Arabic characters.
Optical Variable Ink:	A triangle composed of small squares, with the apex pointing to the right.
See-through:	A small triangle printed on either side of the note; the two triangles form a precise Star of David.
Serial numbers:	Once in orange and once in black which reflects UV light.
Designers:	Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.
Date of Issue:	January 3, 1999.

Size:	138 X 71 mm.
Dominant colour:	Red.
Front
Design:	Portrait of Zalman Shazar; picture of pupils in an elementary school class. Text from Shazar's address to the Knesset on July 13, 1949, after the Compulsory Education Law was passed.
Latent image:	A triangle in the right-hand corner.
Sign for the blind:	Two horizontal lines in intaglio ink at the top left of the note.
Denomination:	In the top right-hand corner in numbers, in Hebrew and with the words "Bank of Israel"; and in the bottom left-hand corner in metallic gold.
Watermark:	Portrait of Shazar and a small circle beneath it enclosing the initial of his surname (in Hebrew).
Security thread:	Threaded through the paper below the middle of the note.

Back
Design:	Picture of a typical alley in the town of Safed - a spiritual center of Kabbalists. Text taken from Shazar's essay, Tzofayih Tzefat (Thy Watchers, O Safed), first published in 1950.
Microtext:	To the right of the main text with titles of fifteen of Zalman Shazar's works.
Denomination:	In numbers with the words "New Sheqalim" and "Bank of Israel"; in iridescent ink and in Arabic characters.
Optical Variable Ink:	A triangle, composed of small squares, with the apex pointing to the right.
See-through:	A small triangle printed on either side of the note; the two triangles form a precise Star of David.
Serial numbers:	Once in violet and once in black which reflects UV light.
Designers:	Naomi Rosner and Meir Eshel.
Date of Issue:	October 31, 1999.

Agora and New Sheqel Series

Agora and New Sheqel Series

1 Agora
5 Agora
10 Agora
NIS 1/2
NIS 1
NIS 2
NIS 5
NIS 10

On September 4, 1985 the sheqel was replaced by the new sheqel, which is equal to 1,000 old sheqalim. A series of new denomination coins was put into circulation together with the new banknotes of the first series.

The three smallest denomination coins of the new series have the same obverse as their counterparts in the previous series, while new designs where used for the two higher denominations. The reverse of the coins was designed by Gabi Neuman, who prepared them in secrecy.

In most cases, the models where produced by mints overseas.

Diameter:	17 mm.
Weight:	2 gr.
Edge:	Smooth.
Obverse:	Ancient galley; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Origin of motif:	Coin issued by Herod Archelaus (4 B.C.E. - 6 C.E.).
Reverse:	The denomination "1" on a square background; "Agora" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.
Alloy:	Copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Date of issue:	September 4, 1985.
Ceased to be legal cash tender:	April 1, 1991.

Special issues

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1987.
Date of issue:	December 10, 1986.

Addition to the Reverse:	The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	June 7, 1988.

Diameter:	19.5 mm.
Weight:	3 gr.
Edge:	Smooth.
Obverse:	Replica of a coin from the fourth year of the war of the Jews against Rome depicting a lulav between two etrogim; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Reverse:	The denomination "5" on a square background; "Agorot" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.
Alloy:	Copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Date of issue:	September 4, 1985.
Ceased to be legal cash tender:	January 1, 2008.

Special issues

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1987.
Date of issue:	December 10, 1986.

Addition to the Reverse:	The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	June 7, 1988.

Diameter:	22 mm.
Weight:	4 gr.
Edge:	Smooth.
Obverse:	Replica of a coin issued by Mattathias Antigonus (37 - 40 B.C.E.) with the seven-branched candelabrum; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Reverse:	The denomination "10" on a square background; "Agorot" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.
Alloy:	Copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
Design:	Obverse: Nathan Karp. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
Date of issue:	September 4, 1985.

Special issues

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1987.
Date of issue:	December 10, 1986.

Addition to the Reverse:	The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	June 7, 1988.

Diameter:	26 mm.
Weight:	6.5 gr.
Edge:	Smooth.
Obverse:	Lyre; the emblem of the State of Israel.
Origin of motif:	Ancient Hebrew seal with the inscription "Maadana, the King's daughter".
Reverse:	The denomination "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Alloy:	Copper 92%, aluminium 6%, nickel 2%.
Design:	Obverse: Nathan Karp. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
Date of issue:	September 4, 1985.

Special issues

Obverse:	An image of Baron Edmond de Rothschild on a background formed by the names of 44 settlements in the Land of Israel.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Models:	Tidhar Dagan.
Year:	1986.
Date of issue:	July 27, 1986.

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1987.
Date of issue:	December 10, 1986.

Addition to the Reverse:	The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	June 7, 1988.

Diameter:	18 mm.
Weight:	4 gr.
Edge:	Smooth.
Obverse:	Lily; "Yehud" in ancient Hebrew; the emblem of the State of Israel.
Origin of motif:	A Judean coin during the Persian period (6th-4th century B.C.E.).
Reverse:	The denomination "1 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Alloy:	Copper 75%, nickel 25%.
Design:	Obverse and Model: Victor Houster. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
Date of issue:	September 4, 1985.
	In 1994, the coin was issued using a different alloy-plated steel. The coin weighs 3.5 grams. In order to differentiate it from the previous issue, a dot was minted on the obverse side, below the emblem of the State.

Special issues

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1986.
Date of issue:	December 6, 1985.

Addition to the Reverse:	The words "Israel's 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	June 7, 1988.

Obverse:	An image of Maimonides (Rambam).
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1988.
Date of issue:	July 27, 1988.

Diameter:	21.6 mm.
Weight:	5.7 gr.
Thickness:	2.3 mm.
Edge:	Partially milled: Four segments milled and four segments smooth.
Obverse:	A pair of cornucopia filled with fruit and grain with a pomegranate in between; pearls around the top half of the coin; the State symbol.
Origin of motif:	A coin from the era of John Hyrcanus I (127 BCE to 104 BCE).
Reverse:	The words "2 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the year of minting in Hebrew; the word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; pearls around the top half of the coin.
Alloy:	Nickel-plated steel
Design:	Obverse and reverse – Ruben Nutels. Engraving: Tidhar Dagan. Arabic writing: Shmuel Aviezer.
Date of issue:	December 9, 2007.

Diameter:	24 mm.
Weight:	8.2 gr.
Thickness:	2.40 mm.
Edge:	12 sides.
Obverse:	Capital of column; the emblem of the State of Israel; "pearls" all around.
Origin of motif:	Typical capital of column from the Israelite period (10th-7th century B.C.E.).
Reverse:	The denomination "5 New Sheqalim" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; "pearls" all around.
Alloy:	Copper 75%, nickel 25%.
Design:	Obverse: Dov Liff. Reverse: Gabi Neumann.
Models:	Obverse: S. Kretchmer. Reverse: Tidhar Dagan.
Arabic caligraphy:	Yousuf Wahba.
Date of issue:	January 2, 1990.

Special issues

Obverse:	An image of Levi Eshkol.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1990.
Date of issue:	September 12, 1990.

Addition to the Reverse:	The word "Hanukka" in Hebrew and English separated by a tiny candelabrum.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1991.
Date of issue:	December 2, 1990.

Obverse:	An image of Haim Wizeman.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1992.
Date of issue:	November 17, 1992.

Diameter:	Ring: 23 mm. Center: 16 mm.
Weight:	7 gr.
Thickness:	2.2 mm.
Edge:	Reeded.
Obverse:	Palm tree with seven leaves and two baskets with dates; the emblem of the State of Israel; the words "for the redemption of Zion" in ancient and modern Hebrew; vertical lines.
Origin of motif:	Ancient coin from 69 C.E., the fourth year of the Jewish-Roman war, one year before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Reverse:	The denomination "10 New Sheqalim" and "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English; the date in Hebrew; branch with dates, vertical lines.
Alloy:	Ring: Nickel Bonded Steel. Center: Aureate Bonded Bronze.
Design:	Reuven Nutels.
Arabic caligraphy:	Yousuf Wahba.
Date of issue:	February 7, 1995.

Special issues

Obverse:	An image of Golda Meir.
All other details:	unchanged.
Design:	Gabi Neumann.
Year:	1995.
Date of issue:	June 27, 1995.

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