Israeli Shekel
(ILS) Insights
Currency of major innovation/technology economy ('Start-Up Nation'); significant diaspora and investment flows; high-tech exports (chips, cybersecurity, software); geopolitical risk-sensitive currency; ILS a high-income country EM
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Israeli Shekel.
ILS
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
₪
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Agora Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Israel
Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
₪20
Coins
10ag
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Israeli Shekel, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of Israel.
ILS Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Israeli Shekel's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower tech export revenues in ILS; higher purchasing power
Weak Currency Impact
Boosts tech and diamond export revenues; higher import costs; geopolitical risk signal
Remittance Role
Israel receives significant remittances and investment flows from Jewish diaspora (USA, France, UK, Argentina, Russia); aliyah (immigration) brings substantial capital inflows
Central Bank Tools
Interest Rate, FX interventions (large reserves ~$200 billion), OMOs
Common Questions About Israeli Shekel
Everything you need to know about ILS exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.