Israel 1989 5 new sheqalim Fr-33

Goldberg sale 104, lot 3568

photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 3568 in Goldberg sale 104 (Los Angeles, June 2018), where it sold for $360. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Israel. 5 New Sheqalim, 1989. Holyland sites - Jaffa harbor. Choice Brilliant Proof." This NCLT honoring Jaffa harbor, Israel's main port, was accompanied by a silver one new sheqel (KM 203) and a silver half new sheqel (KM 202).

Recorded mintage: 2,402 proofs.

Specification: 8.63 g, 0.900 fine gold, 0.2497 ounce AGW.

Catalog reference: KM-204.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 104: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2018.

Link to:

• 1988 5 new sheqalim, Ruins of Caesarea
• 1988 10 new sheqalim, Israel's 40th Anniversary. Interior of the Knesset
• 1989 10 new sheqalim, Gazelle in forest
• 1991 new sheqel, dove and cedar tree
• Coins and currency dated 1989
• return to coins of Israel