In Other News…

• The Bank of Israel has announced that most new coins entering circulation with Hebrew mint year 5782 (2022 in the Gregorian calendar) will feature updated inscriptions. This encompasses four coin denominations – the NIS 10, NIS 5, NIS ½, and 10 agorot.

The word ‘Sheqalim’ has been replaced in English with the word ‘Shekels’ on all coins and the words ‘New Shekel’ have been added to the half-shekel (NIS ½) coin in Arabic. ‘Agorot’ has also been added to the 10 agorot coin in Arabic.

The remaining two denominations, the NIS 1 and NIS 2 coins, featuring the updated inscriptions are set to be distributed in the coming months.

The change brings the circulating coins in line with the existing inscriptions on banknotes and commemorative coins issued by the Bank of Israel.