Israel: New series entitled “Endangered Animals in Israel” launches with gold and silver Proof coins

The Bank of Israel has launched (1st June) a new collector coin series that focuses on the country’s wildlife and the species which could face extinction unless effective conservation measures are implemented. Issued in conjunction with Israel’s 73rd anniversary of independence, the coins present three of the animals in Israel now in danger of extinction.

One shekel: The Caracal — Featured on the reverse is an image of the desert lynx alongside the numeral 1. Also featured is the Star of David privy mark denoting the coins’ Prooflike strike. Above the primary design is the text INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021 in both English and Hebrew. The Israeli crest is present at the very top with the coins’ issuing country ISRAEL shown in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.  

Two shekalim: The Arabian Leopard — Featured on the reverse is an image of the Arabian leopard alongside the numeral 2. Also featured is the privy mark Mem (“מ”) denoting the coins’ Proof strike. Above the primary design is the text INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021 in both English and Hebrew. The Israeli crest is present at the very top with the coins’ issuing country ISRAEL shown in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. 

10 shekalim gold: The Sea Turtle — Featured on the reverse is an image of the Sea turtle alongside the numeral 10. Also featured is the privy mark Mem (“מ”) denoting the coins’ Proof strike. Above the primary design is the text INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021 in both English and Hebrew. The Israeli crest is present at the very top with the coins’ issuing country ISRAEL shown in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. 

The reverse side is shared on all three denominations and combines all three endangered species in one design. Each is depicted with the addition of its natural surroundings — the Arabian leopard, caracal, and sea turtle. The inscription, which is also the name of the series ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN ISRAEL, is included in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. All three coins are designed by Graphic Artist Michal Hamawi Mizrahi. 

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Mintage Limit
One shekel	.925 Silver	14.4 g	30 mm	Prooflike	1,800
Two shekalim	.999 Silver	31.1 g	38.7 mm	Proof	2,800
10 shekalim	.917 Gold	16.96 g	30 mm	Proof	555

Each coin is available as a separate item to order during their pre-release sale. The coins are encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity branded by the Holyland Mint. For additional information about these coins and others issued by the Bank of Israel, please visit the website of the Holyland Mint.

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