Description:
Obverse
Face Value, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, a decoration symbolizing David's harp and border inscription "David playing for Saul" in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Reverse
David is depicted playing the harp for Saul. The figure of Saul, from whom the kingship had already been taken away is depicted in the background by an outline, while David the young shepherd who is to become king, is represented in the foreground in solid sculpted form.
Related Coins
10 Sheqalim (Independence - Scientific Achievements in Israel)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 10 Sheqalim
(10 ILR)
Year: 5745 (1985) / Material: Gold (.900)
1 New Sheqel (Military Reserves)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 1 New Sheqel
1 ILS = 0.28 USD
Year: 5768 (2008) / Material: Silver (.925)
2 New Sheqalim (Naomi Shemer)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 2 New Sheqalim
2 ILS = 0.55 USD
Year: 5765 (2005) / Material: Silver (.925)
1 New Sheqel (Akko)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 1 New Sheqel
1 ILS = 0.28 USD
Year: 5747 (1987) / Material: Silver (.850)
5 Lirot (Hanukkah - Babylon Lamp)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 5 Lirot
(5 ILP)
Year: 5734 (1974) / Material: Silver (.500)
½ New Sheqel (Foundation; Piedfort)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 1/2 New Sheqel
(1/2 ILS)
Year: 5748 (1988) / Material: Nickel
5 Lirot (10th Anniversary of Independence)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 5 Lirot
(5 ILP)
Year: 5718 (1958) / Material: Silver (.900)
2 New Sheqalim (Independence - Higher education)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 2 New Sheqalim
2 ILS = 0.55 USD
Year: 5766 (2006) / Material: Silver (.925)
1 Sheqel (Piedfort Set Issue; with Star of David)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 1 Sheqel
(1 ILR)
Year: 5741-5745 (1981-1985) / Material: Copper-nickel
1 New Sheqel (Sites in the Holy Land - Jaffa)
Country: Israel / Denomination: 1 New Sheqel
1 ILS = 0.28 USD
Year: 5750 (1989) / Material: Silver (.850)