Obverse — features the large denomination digit “1” in the center. Below the digit is the word “Sheqel” in Hebrew and “NEW SHEQEL” in English. The name of the country “ISRAEL” appears along the upper rim in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. The background has a smooth, reflective finish typical of modern Israeli coinage.
Reverse — depicts a stylized lily flower, a design inspired by an ancient Jewish coin from the Persian period (4th century BCE). To the right of the lily is the National Emblem of Israel, featuring a Menorah flanked by olive branches. On the left, the word “Yehud” (Judah) is written in ancient Paleo-Hebrew script, further connecting modern currency to ancient heritage.
The designer The obverse was designed by Gabi Neumann, and the reverse was designed by Victor Huster.
Where it was minted Like other Israeli denominations, the 1 New Sheqel is minted under contract at various facilities worldwide, including the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) and the Royal Dutch Mint.
About the Israeli New Shekel The 1 New Sheqel coin was first introduced in 1985 to replace the old shekel during a period of economic reform. It is one of the smallest coins in the current series but carries significant historical symbolism. Its bimetallic-like appearance in older versions was later replaced by a solid copper-nickel composition. It remains the standard unit of currency in Israel for small daily purchases.
Specifications:
| Country: | Israel |
| Metal: | Copper-Nicke |
| Year: | 1985 |
| Denomination: | 1 New Sheqel |
| Mint: | KOMSCO |
| Diameter: | 18 mm |
| Weight: | 4.0 g |