Coins of Israel. Israeli Sheqel: course

Israel is an interesting country, which was reborn after World War II. There was liberation of Palestine from English rule. The United Nations officially divided the territory into Arab and Israeli states. Today Israel is a country that has reached a high level in the spheres of economy, social development, medicine.

National currency

Like every state, Israel created its own monetary system. The new shekel is the national currency. And the small coins of Israel are called agora (agorot). One shekel is equal to 100 agorotam. The largest denomination in the country is 200 shekels. It is denoted in international ILS format.

What is the name of the money symbol of Israel - "shekel"? This is a very ancient name for the weight measure, which was used in biblical times during calculations by silver or gold. Even in the Bible there is a mention that Abraham, buying a field, paid for it 400 shekels in silver. We can say that the Israeli shekel is a very ancient concept, which has been preserved and is still in use. Today, there are bills and coins of different dignity. Denominations in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 shekels. And also money in the form of coins worth 1, 2, 5, 10 shekels. The smaller coin is 10, 50 agorotov.

Guests in Israel

What is the situation with the currency today in Israel? As in the whole world: guests coming to the country can carry with them any banknotes - no restrictions. You can exchange them for the currency of Israel in any bank or specialized office. There is an opportunity to do this already on arrival: at the airport, at the hotel and even at the post office. The same thing is done before leaving the country: the shekels remain - you can exchange for the desired currency before departure. It is believed that the most profitable course offers a private exchange point. Large shopping centers in the country accept not only the shekels for payment, but also another freely convertible currency - the US dollar. You can pay with dollars, and take the change in a local coin. But small shops, markets, public transport take only shekels. As in the entire world market, the exchange rate is also changing: Israel has an internationally convertible national monetary system. Exchange is desirable to produce exactly upon arrival in the country - it is much more profitable.

Taxes in the country

For payment in Israel, not only cash is accepted, but also credit cards. This is the most convenient way of non-cash payment for almost everything - even for transportation services. ATM system in the country is very developed, their network covers all the corners of Israel. And you can cash out money at any time and everywhere. All purchases to be made in the country are subject to 17% VAT. But there is an opportunity to return part of the tax, retaining checks for purchases, and present them at the customs.

The modern currency of Israel is a new shekel - freely convertible, it is considered international. However, it has become one since 2003. What position does the shekel take in relation to the world currencies? To the dollar, his attitude can be seen at the current rate: for 1 US dollar it is necessary to give 3,579 shekels. For 1 euro today 4,702 are paid, and for 1 Canadian dollar - 3,296 shekels. The fluctuations are not very noticeable, and therefore the rate can be called stable. In relation to the ruble, it grew slightly, but insignificantly: one shekel is equal to eight rubles.

Banknotes of the country

The Israeli shekel, whose course does not experience sharp leaps, can be called one of the reliable international currencies. The name of the country's money is unique and causes associations only with Israel. Since 1985 - this is a new shekel, since the old one at that time depreciated, and the money reform was carried out in the country. Prior to him, lira and pounds were used in Israel - it was a legacy of the colonial past associated with Britain.

In Israel there are no such banknotes as 500 and 1000. The biggest running bill is 200 shekels. A metal money - 10, 5 and 1 shekel. Agorot, a small coin of Israel, are always popular and are in great demand. In translation, "agorot" is a penny, a trifle.

World landmarks

In order to navigate the world, a course was chosen for the leading currencies. This is the dollar, the euro and the pounds of Britain. To date, the situation at the auction, political fluctuations in the world have an impact on the shekel. To the dollar, his attitude remains virtually unchanged and holds about a third.

Consider how the bill looks like 20 shekels. First of all, its size is 7.1 х 13.8 cm. It shows the first Israeli foreign minister - Moshe Charet (1894-1965), who graduated from Istanbul University and was born in Kherson. The portrait itself consists of the initials of M. Charret. In addition, the bill shows the ceremony of raising the flag of Israel in 1949 in front of the UN building and the flag of Israel itself among the banners of the UN member states. In the free field as a background, a quotation from the speech of Charrette during the ceremony and a text he uttered on the radio in Italy in 1944 are written. Still on the bill are volunteers who join the Jewish brigade of the Allied forces and Khoma u-Migdal - the old watchtower of the Jewish settlement.

The largest bill

200 new shekels is a banknote of the same size as the value of 20. Only the writer, public figure, the third president of Israel, born in Belarus, is depicted on it - Zalman Shazar (1889-1974). On it you can see the interior of the school class and a printed excerpt from the speech of President Shazar, which he said in the Knesset during the adoption of the law on school education. There is also a street that is located in Zefat, the spiritual center of Kabbalists. As a background, an excerpt from the work of Shazar is printed in 1950. In addition, there is a list of names of 15 books of the third president Zalman Shazar on the bill.

Coins of Israel

The first own coins in the country were issued in 1948. But the gold came out for the first time in 1960. In 1980, the monetary reform began and was carried out for five years: until 1985, 10 old agorates changed for one new one, new shekels were introduced. They also chased other coins. On one of them you can see the handshake of the heads of the three states. This is the first image on the Israeli coins of the US president. Sadat, Begin and Jimmy Carter are imprinted there. The coin was released in 2010 and is dedicated to the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Menachem Begin.

In 1977, Anwar Sadat arrived in Jerusalem, who took the first step towards reconciliation. These events took place at Camp David. As a result of the efforts made, negotiations were held between Israel and Egypt. And then a peace treaty was signed in Washington, on the lawn of the White House. Already in 1978, Sadat and Begin were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. These are not the first coins of Israel in the series. The first were devoted to Shmuel Yosef Agnon, who received a prize in the field of literature in 1966.

Jubilee coins

Coins of Israel reflected this historic moment. The profile is engraved on the obverse - the bust of the Prime Minister and the inscription "Menachem Begin, Nobel Peace Prize". It is made in Hebrew and in English, and between them is the date - 1978. In many countries jubilee and ordinary coins are issued, which are dedicated to certain historical events. So in Israel they were created for memorable days: in 1962 100 Lirot devoted to Chaim Weizmann came out, and in 1996 they released 20 new shekels in honor of Yitzhak Rabin.

For each country, attributes such as flag, coat of arms, national anthem and national currency are important. They constitute the foundations and signs of statehood, independence. And all the inhabitants of the Earth are very familiar with the history of the Jewish people, its difficulties in obtaining freedom and recognizing the country. Therefore, his desire to preserve his historical values, which are expressed even in the name of banknotes and coins, becomes understandable. Including dedication to their heroes, Nobel laureates.