I don't think this particular coin has anything to do with "replacement coinage". It is a commemorative one, but does not replace any other current coin.
These coins were the first 10 Shekel coins to be issued under the New Shekel. Before their use a 10 Shekel banknote was used. These coins are often described as replacement coinage because they replaced the 10 Shekel banknotes.
I'm sure there is tons of coins out there that "replaced" banknotes. E.g. Canadian 1 and 2 Dollar coins. We used 1 and 2 Dollar banknotes until 80's and 90's but then a Loonie and a Twonie was introduced into circulation. Does this fact make these coins "replacement coinage"? I don't think so!
I do not know the full reason as to why "Replacement Coinage" was added to the title as it was added before I became the referee for Israel but I decided to keep it up as I had found some references to it as "replacement coinage". I will be happy to take it down and add a comment in the comments section if the Numista community believes that is what is right.
IMHO, the term "replacement coinage" makes sense when one coin officially replaces another. When a coin replaces a banknote it is just a coin especially if both a banknote and a coin are accepted as legal tender (either for a period of time or forever).
IMHO, we're talking about the name/title of the coin. The term "replacement coinage" doesn't give any added value to the name. Since there is only 1 10 New Sheqalim commemorating Golda Meir the coin name "10 New Sheqalim (Golda Meir)" is more than sufficient.
In the comment section you maybe can give some explanation about the "replacement coinage", but only if you are sure it makes some sense. We always criticize Krause about their mistakes, but we have mistakes in our catalogue too. It's better to delete extra information if we are not sure about it.
Quote: "Essor Prof"IMHO, we're talking about the name/title of the coin. The term "replacement coinage" doesn't give any added value to the name. Since there is only 1 10 New Sheqalim commemorating Golda Meir the coin name "10 New Sheqalim (Golda Meir)" is more than sufficient.
In the comment section you maybe can give some explanation about the "replacement coinage", but only if you are sure it makes some sense. We always criticize Krause about their mistakes, but we have mistakes in our catalogue too. It's better to delete extra information if we are not sure about it.
So far everyone who has spoken on this thread believes it should be removed from the title. I will go and remove it in a short while. If there is anyone who disagrees feel free to comment and I will still hear out what you may have to say.
