Israel Gold and Silver Coins
A Hoard of hundreds of gold coins was found in the car park (no- really !)
in the City of David outside Jerusalem.
This is being catalogued by the Israel Antiquities Authority
A hoard of silver coins was more recentlly discovered onThe Temple Mount
http://www.antiquities.org.il/article_Item_eng.asp?sec_id=25&subj_id=240&id=1626&module_id=#as
These include 2000 coins from the Jewish Revolt when the second Temple was destroyed.
Modern coins from Israel are mainly commemoratives of History of Israel
and notable Historical events.
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 ISRAEL 1 New Sheqel Hanukkah 1988 UNC  US $17.00
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 ISRAEL 250 Prutah With pearl 1949 UNC US $15.00
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 ISRAEL 1 Lirah Memorah 1958 UNC US $.99
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A lovely set of Bird Coins also appeared from Israel
Particularly lovely Medals have recently arrive and these include :
Women in Art
Rubien
Jonsthan Campaign,
5th Jubileee of Israel
Lubavitch Rebbi Schneeerson
King David ( a medal by Chagall)
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Israel probably has one of the widest ranges of collectible commemorative coins in both God and in Silver and there are many stunning designs.
