Kiddush Cup

Issued by the Bank of Israel. The Wine Cup is a most important Jewish symbol. "Kiddush" means "sanctification" of the Shabbat or holiday. The Kiddush Cup is filled with wine and lifted to symbolize our "remembering the Sabbath to sanctify it."

A classic style Kiddush Cup from the 19th Century. The State Emblem above. The date in Hebrew and English.

A Kiddush Cup of modern style. The inscription in Hebrew: "1 New Sheqel" or "2 New Sheqalim". The word "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The date "5752-1991" in Hebrew and English. The Proof coin is struck with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom. The uncirculated coin is struck with a "Star of David".

Cat. No.	Denomination	Type	Diameter	Weight	ASW	Mintage	Price
H 26	1 Sheqel Unc.	Silver/.925	30 mm	14.4 grams	.4282 oz	4,876	20.00
H 26a	2 Sheqalim Proof	Silver/.925	38.7 mm	28.8 grams	.8565 oz	6,575	40.00

Kiddush Cup Silver Coin

Kiddush Cup Silver Proof Coin

Each coin is encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel

Sterling Silver. 2 Sheqalim coin. (Similar in size to a Silver Dollar)

Sterling Silver. 1 Sheqel coin. (Similar in size to a Half Dollar)

Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. It will display a matte type appearance. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Kiddush Cup" coin at the bottom.

Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck with extra pressure using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Kiddush Cup" coin at the bottom.

ASW: actual silver weight