| "Volunteering" in Israel
ISRAEL'S 54th ANNIVERSARY
Commemorative Coin Set Issued by the Bank of Israel
2002/5762
To give wholeheartedly, and not for the sake of receiving recompense, is the essence of volunteering. By dedicating this year's Israel Anniversary Coin to "Volunteering", the State of Israel expresses its appreciation and recognition of all devoted volunteers.
Coin Description
Front
The design is composed of two hands joined together with a heart in the center, symbolizing the outstanding goodheartedness of volunteers. From a certain angle, the hands together resemble two doves, a symbol of love and peace. The inscription around the rim, "Volunteering" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Reverse
The denomination "1, 2 or 10" in the center of the coin. The year of issue "5762/2002" and "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" in Hebrew and English. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The State Emblem at the left.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diam. |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| FR-83 |
10 NIS Proof |
Gold/.917 |
30mm |
16.96gr. |
617 |
650.00 |
 
Actual gold weight: 1/2 oz. encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diam. |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| A45 |
1 NIS Proof-like |
Silver/.925 |
30mm |
14.4gr. |
1,364 |
28.00 |
| A45a |
2 NIS Proof |
Silver/.925 |
38.7mm |
28.8gr. |
1,426 |
45.00 |
Proof-Like: A Mint State coin struck on a standard quality planchet. The coin displays a mirror type finish, but of lesser degree than a full Proof strike. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Volunteering" coin at the bottom.
Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck with extra pressure 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 "Volunteering" coin at the bottom.
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