| "Jaffa" 1989/5750
Israel's 8th issue in the "Historic Sites in the Holyland" series
This coin commemorates the ancient port city of Jaffa
The meeting point of three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was a city of strategic importance going back thousands of years.
Front
An outline of the Port of Jaffa from the sea, the lighthouse with beams of light, a sailing boat and houses typical of Jaffa. The inscription, "Jaffa" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse
The denomination "1/2, 1 or 5", with the State Emblem. The date "1989/5750" and "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" in Hebrew and English. "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
The uncirculated silver coin is mintmarked with a 6 pointed star at the bottom. The proof coins are mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem'.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diam. |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| FR-33 |
5 NIS Proof |
Gold/.900 |
22mm |
8.63gr. |
2,402 |
300.00 |
 
Actual gold weight: 1/4 oz. encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diam. |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| SI 13 |
1/2 NIS Unc. |
Silver/.850 |
23mm |
7.2gr. |
4,940 |
16.00 |
| SI 13a |
1 NIS Proof |
Silver/.850 |
30mm |
14.4gr. |
5,844 |
30.00 |
 
 
Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. It will display a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Jaffa" coin at the bottom rim.
Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Jaffa" coin at the bottom rim.
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