"Fox and Vineyard" 1995/5756
Israel's Fifth Coin in the "Holyland Wildlife" Series
"Catch us the foxes, the little foxes
that ruin the vineyards - For our vineyard is in blossom." (Song of Songs 2:15)
Description of the Coin
Front
A Fox with the inscription, "the little foxes", Song of Songs (2:15) and the date "1995-5756" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse
A cluster of grapes with the inscription, "To see whether the vine flourished", Song of Songs (6:11). The denomination "1, 2 or 5" with "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim". At the left, the State emblem. "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
The proof coins are mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem'. The uncirculated silver coin is mintmarked with a 6 pointed star below the denomination.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| FR 56 |
1 NIS Proof |
Gold/.900 |
18 mm |
3.46 grams |
837 |
- |
| FR 57 |
5 NIS Proof |
Gold/.900 |
22 mm |
8.63 grams |
877 |
- |
 
Actual gold weight: 1/10 & 1/4 oz. - Encapsulated and housed in a display case from the Bank of Israel
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
ASW |
Mintage |
Price |
| HLW 5 |
1 NIS Proof-like |
Silver/.925 |
30 mm |
14.4 grams |
.4282 oz |
2,438 |
35.00 |
| HLW 5a |
2 NIS Proof |
Silver/.925 |
38.7 mm |
28.8 grams |
.8565 oz |
3,436 |
55.00 |
 
 
Encapsulated and housed in a 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 "Fox" coin below the denomination.
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 "Fox" coin below the denomination.
ASW: actual silver weight
Also, available:
The Silver Proof coin is also offered together with a First Day cover by the Israel Philatelic Service. Housed in a custom wallet style folder. Nicely presented.
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Cat No.
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Image
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Description
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Price
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| 72585393 |
P1 P2 |
Philatelic Numismatic Cover with Silver Proof Coin
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65.00
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