"Soccer" 2010 World Cup
Commemorative Coins Issued by the Bank of Israel
2009/5769
Football has been popular in Israel for about a hundred years. In 1929, the National Federation was accepted as a member of FIFA. The Israel National Team has participated in international activities since 1934 and first took part in a World Cup match in 1970.
Coin Description
Front
A Soccer ball active in the air. The inscription, "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa."
Reverse
A Soccer player approaching a ball with a world atlas in the background. The denomination, "1, 2 or 5". The year of issue "5769/2009" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The State Emblem at the top. "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" below the denomination. The Proof coins mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem' below the date. The Proof-like coins with a six pointed 'Star of David'.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| FR 113 |
5 NIS Proof |
Gold/.999 |
27 mm |
7.77 grams |
888 |
575.00 |
 
Actual gold weight: 1/4 oz. encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| SI 29 |
1 NIS Proof-like |
Silver/.925 |
30 mm |
14.4 grams |
1,800 |
60.00 |
| SI 29a |
2 NIS Proof |
Silver/.925 |
38.7 mm |
28.8 grams |
5,000 |
90.00 |
Note: The maximum mintage on the Gold Coin is 888. This coin will be difficult to locate after the Bank closes sales to the public.
Each coin is encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel
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 "Soccer" coin below the date.
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 "Soccer" coin below the date.
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