Israel 1999 10 new sheqalim Fr-75

Goldberg sale 116, lot 1245

This specimen was lot 1245 in Goldberg sale 116 (Los Angeles, June 2020), where it sold for $960. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Israel. 10 New Sheqalim, 1999. Bibical Art. Abraham and the Stars. Choice Brilliant Proof." This NCLT was accompanied by a two new sheqalim (KM 334) and a silver new sheqel (KM 333).

Recorded mintage: 687 proofs, Utrecht mint.

Specification: 17.28 g, 0.900 fine gold, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-75; KM-335.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 116: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2020.

Link to:

• 1998 new sheqel, Stork and Fir Tree
• 1998 5 new sheqalim, Stork and Fir Tree
• 1998 10 new sheqalim, 50th anniversary of independence
• 1998 10 new sheqalim, Noah's Ark
• 1998 20 new sheqalim, 50th anniversary
• 1999 10 new sheqalim, Computerized bouquet
• 1999 10 new sheqalim, Millennium 2000
• 2000 10 new sheqalim, Joseph and his Brothers
• 2000 10 new sheqalim, Independence Day, Love Thy Neighbour As Thyself
• Coins and currency dated 1999