Overview

Issued by the Bank of Israel as part of the New Shekel coin series, this 10 Agorot coin carries a design based on a historic seven-branched Menorah taken from an ancient coin of the Hasmonean King Antigonus II Mattathias (40–37 BCE). This is a genuine circulating Israeli coin; the ancient motif is part of its official design.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Israel
• Denomination: 10 Agorot
• Material: Aluminium-bronze
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The central Menorah on its textured ancient-coin motif, the national emblem of Israel, the trilingual country names and the “10 AGOROT” denomination all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear and handling marks consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Ancient-style relief with a seven-branched Menorah at right, the small official Emblem of Israel at upper left, and the trilingual inscription in Hebrew, Arabic and English along the left border.
• Reverse (Back): Large numeral “10” on a square shaded background, “Agorot” in Hebrew at upper left, “AGOROT” in English at upper right, and the issue year in Hebrew calendar characters at the bottom.

Collector Value:

A deeply symbolic Middle Eastern coin bridging ancient Judean history with modern Israeli currency.