Jewish currency

Jewish currency historically refers to the coins used within Jewish communities or in regions with Jewish populations, such as the ancient Israeli shekel. The shekel, dating back thousands of years, was a standard unit of trade and measurement in biblical Israel. Modern Israel also uses the new shekel (ILS), a currency introduced in 1985 to stabilize the economy. Jewish communities historically employed various currencies depending on their region, often using local or national coins alongside their own coins for religious or communal purposes. Today, Israel's currency is the Israeli shekel, reflecting the country's national identity and economic stability.