Shekel

Israel markets sink, businesses shut after Hamas attack

Factories are still operating to limit concerns over scarcity of essentials

By REUTERS
08/10/2023

Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)

Israel central bank says digital shekel launch an 'open question'

Israel's central bank has been experimenting with a digital shekel with its Hong Kong counterpart and the Bank for International Settlements.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Israeli shekel sees 10.34% decline vs. USD since 2023 - new research

In spite of this data, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, "Israeli economy is showing relative resilience and stability."

Israeli shekels

Do you have a NIS 10 coin? It might be worth a lot of money

A TikTok user uploaded a video highlighting an engraving flaw on the coin. If you're lucky enough to have one, you can sell it to coin collectors in Israel or abroad and earn 13 times its face value.

Shekel weakens by more than 2% as Israel's coalition delays key Knesset vote

Main indexes on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange edged slightly down as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition appeared to delay the Judicial Selection Committee vote

By REUTERS
14/06/2023
Israel develops new 'bitcoin' currency (Illustrative)

Bank of Israel considering the issue of digital shekel stablecoin

The digital currency would enable much more convenience and transaction security, but would also carry its own host of risks.

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