Currency of Israel — Israeli New Shekel (ILS ₪)

🇮🇱 Official currency of Israel

Currency Name Israeli New Shekel
Currency Code ILS
Symbol
Subunit 100 Agora = 1 Shekel
Central Bank Bank of Israel

Banknotes

₪20₪50₪100₪200

Coins

10 agorot₪½₪1₪2₪5₪10

Did You Know?

The shekel is one of the oldest currency names in the world, originating from ancient Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago as a unit of weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the currency of Israel?

The official currency of Israel is the Israeli New Shekel (ILS), symbolized by ₪. It is managed by the Bank of Israel.

What are the denominations of the Israeli New Shekel?

Israeli New Shekel banknotes come in denominations of ₪20, ₪50, ₪100, ₪200. Coins are available as 10 agorot, ₪½, ₪1, ₪2, ₪5, ₪10.

What is the subunit of the Israeli New Shekel?

The Israeli New Shekel is divided into 100 agoras. So 1 Shekel = 100 agoras.