Israel - 1 and 2 Sheqalim 2005 - Naomi Shemer - Silver 925, 43.2g (approx. 39.96g pure silver, 1.28 oz) - Proof and ...

Israel - 1 and 2 Sheqalim 2005 - Naomi Shemer - Silver 925, 43.2g (approx. 39.96g pure silver, 1.28 oz) - Proof and Mint A pair of official Bank of Israel silver coins issued in 2005 in memory of poet, songwriter and composer Naomi Shemer, recipient of the Israel Prize and widely known as the "First Lady of Israeli Song." Her extensive body of work accompanied the State of Israel for decades, and many of her songs became an important part of the country's culture and collective memory. Obverse: A portrait of Naomi Shemer facing left. The surrounding inscription includes a line from one of her songs, "אחרי שירי מפנים לאחרים" - "YOUR SONGS FLOW AFTER YOU", together with her name and the dates 1930-2004. Reverse: The denomination, either 1 New Sheqel or 2 New Sheqalim, appears in Hebrew and English and is incorporated into a musical staff and notes. Naomi Shemer's signature and a stylised flower appear alongside the staff. The State Emblem, the name Israel in Hebrew, English and Arabic, and the year 2005 appear above. The coins were designed by Meir Eshel.