Several different Israeli coins have a face value of 10:
- 10 Agorot The 10 Agorot coin is part of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) series and has been in circulation since 1985. It is composed of 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel, weighs 4 grams, and measures 22 mm in diameter. The obverse side of the coin features a seven-branched candelabrum, which is a replica of a coin issued by Antigonus II Mattathias, along with the State of Israel emblem and the word “Israel” in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. The reverse shows the value in Hebrew and English and the date in Hebrew. Some consider this coin collectible, with prices on platforms like eBay ranging from approximately $2 to $10, depending on its condition and year of issue.
- 10 New Sheqalim This bimetallic coin has been in use since 1995 and is composed of a bronze-plated steel center in a nickel-plated steel ring. It weighs 7 grams, measures 23 mm in diameter, and has a reeded edge. The obverse displays a palm tree with seven leaves and two baskets of dates, along with the words “for the redemption of Zion” in ancient and modern Hebrew. The reverse shows the value, date, and “Israel” in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.
- [10 New Agorot] This coin was part of the Old Shekel currency and was in circulation between 1980 and 1985. It was made of copper-nickel (92% copper, 8% nickel) and weighed 2.1 grams. The obverse depicted three pomegranates and the emblem of the State of Israel, while the reverse featured the denomination and the date in Hebrew.
In addition to these, there are also earlier coins with the 10 Agorot denomination. For example, a 1968 10 Agorot coin with a date palm tree on the obverse and the denomination on the reverse is available for sale on Etsy for $5.95 in uncirculated condition. There are also 10 Agorot coins from 1975 and 1978 featuring a palm tree and “Israel” in Hebrew and Arabic on the obverse, and the denomination and date in Hebrew on the reverse.
The value of these coins to collectors depends on their condition, rarity, and year of issue. Circulated 10 Agorot coins typically sell for a few dollars, while uncirculated or older coins might command higher prices. A gold proof 10 New Sheqalim coin from 1993, for instance, has a much higher value due to its composition and rarity.
The Israeli New Shekel coins, including the 10 Agorot and 10 New Sheqalim, are also used as legal tender in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Are Israel coins worth anything?
Great question! NIS coins in Israel have much higher value than what you are used to in North America, so watch your shekel coins carefully. If you have three 10NIS coins, you have $7.50.
What is the 10 Israeli agora coin?
Good point! The Bank of Israel maintains that the 10 agorot design was selected for its historical value, and is a ” replica of a coin issued by Mattathias Antigonus (40 – 37 B.C.E.) with the seven-branched candelabrum “.