The next FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 11, 2010, for the first time on African soil, and the excitement is already beginning. Billions of television viewers all around the globe and about 3 million visitors to South Africa will be joining in the fun of the games, waiting in suspense to see who will win the ultimate prize in football, the World Cup Trophy.
Over 200 countries from 6 continents are participating in the qualifying rounds to be one of the final 32 teams to secure a place in the tournament.
The team spirit and fair play rules in football encourage harmony and collective achievement among people and nations. Thus football in itself contributes to improving society, promoting peace and making the world better.
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.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Commemorative Coin will capture the excitement of this outstanding event. The set will be part of the World Collection of Coins from about 50 different countries.
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 |
| 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 |
out of stock |
