1988 AD. / JE 5748, Israel, ½ New Sheqel, KM 159.

Israel, Jerusalem mint, engravers: Nathan Karp (obv.), Gabi Neumann (rev.), JE 5748 / 1988 AD.,
½ New Sheqel (26 mm / 6,45 g), aluminium-bronze (Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%), mintage 20.000 ,
Obv.: a lyre, inspired by an ancient Hebrew seal, emblem of the State of Israel, to r. a menorah, the arms of the State of Israel.
Rev.: 1/2 / שקל חדש / NEW SHEQEL // إسرائيل ISRAEL - התשמ"ח ישראל , value in Hebrew and English. "Israel"in Hebrew, English and Arabic, date in Hebrew numerals.
KM 159 ; Schön 154 .
a rare year (?)