Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 3 gr.
Edge: Milled.
Obverse: Roaring lion; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Origin of motif: An ancient seal found at Megiddo.
Reverse: The denomination "1/2 Sheqel" and the date in Hebrew.
Alloy: Copper 75%, nickel 25%.
Design: Currency Supply Unit, Bank of Israel.
Date of issue: February 24, 1980.
Ceased to be legal tender: February 28, 1985.
Weight: 3 gr.
Edge: Milled.
Obverse: Roaring lion; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Origin of motif: An ancient seal found at Megiddo.
Reverse: The denomination "1/2 Sheqel" and the date in Hebrew.
Alloy: Copper 75%, nickel 25%.
Design: Currency Supply Unit, Bank of Israel.
Date of issue: February 24, 1980.
Ceased to be legal tender: February 28, 1985.
price:$1
