Israel 10 Agorot: 1985 - Present

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10 Agorot Info

Quick Coinage Facts

Years Minted: 1985-Present
Number of Types: 3
Composition: Copper 92%, Aluminum 6%, Nickel 2%
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 4 grams
Total Mintage: still in production (circulation)
Edge: Smooth

Introduction

On September 4, 1985 the sheqel as well as the minor coinage (Agora & Agorot) were replaced by the new sheqel, which is equal to 1,000 old sheqalim. A series of new denomination coins were put into circulation including a new 10 Agorot coin.

Design

The obverse design was re-used from the 100 Sheqalim issued from 1984 to 1985 and features he seven-branched candelabrum; the emblem of the State of Israel; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

The reverse design features the denomination "10" on a square background; "Agorot" in Hebrew and English; the date in Hebrew.

Types

Though a short series there were three types of designs all based on different reverses
Type 1: Standard reverse design (1985-present)
Type 2: Special Hanukkah reverse design (1987-present, from 1995 on only available in mint sets)
Type 3: 40th Anniversary of Independence (1988)

Obverse	Reverse

General Market Notes

Coins were made in large abundance and readily available and at extremely affordable prices.

Mintages by Year

Year	Mintage	Proof	Notes
1985	45,000,000
1986	92,754,048
1987	19,351,000
1987	1,004,000		Hanukkah reverse
1988	8,640,000
1988	834,000		Hanukkah reverse
1988	504,000		40th Anniversary reverse
1989	420,000
1989	798,000		Hanukkah reverse
1990	2,376,000
1990	2,052,000		Hanukkah reverse
1991	59,425,000
1991	1,488,000		Hanukkah reverse
1992	1,728,000
1992	1,404,000		Hanukkah reverse
1993	25,920,000
1993	1,404,000		Hanukkah reverse
1994	51,696,000
1994	12,000		Hanukkah reverse
1995	17,280,000
1995	10,000		Hanukkah reverse
1996	43,200,000
1996	7,500		Hanukkah reverse
1997	21,600,000
1997	7,500		Hanukkah reverse
1998	60,450,000
1998	10,000		Hanukkah reverse
1999	26,203,000
1999	6,000		Hanukkah reverse
2000	82,944,000
2000	5,000		Hanukkah reverse
2001	78,496,000
2001	4,000		Hanukkah reverse
2002	4,608,000
2002	4,000		Hanukkah reverse
2003	22,980,000
2003	3,000		Hanukkah reverse
2004	?
2004	3,000		Hanukkah reverse
2005	?
2005	2,500		Hanukkah reverse
2006	?
2006	3,000		Hanukkah reverse
2007	?
2007	3,000		Hanukkah reverse
2008	?
2008	3,000		Hanukkah reverse
2009	?
2009	3,000		Hanukkah reverse

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