Currency Profile

Israeli New Shekel (ILS)

The Israeli new shekel is the official currency of Israel. It is divided into 100 agorot and is issued within the monetary framework of the Bank of Israel.

ISO codeILS
Symbol
Central bankBank of Israel
Minor unitAgora
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBank of Israel

Currency facts

About the Israeli New Shekel

ILS is used for domestic prices, accounts and settlement in Israel. Its symbol is distinct from its ISO code, so both are useful when identifying the currency in international contexts.

Issuing authorityBank of Israel

Currency coverage

Where the Israeli new shekel is official

Official tenderIsrael

Countries

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FAQ

ILS questions

What is ILS?

ILS is the ISO 4217 code for the Israeli new shekel. The Israeli new shekel is the official currency of Israel. It is divided into 100 agorot and is issued within the monetary framework of the Bank of Israel.

Who issues the Israeli new shekel?

The Bank of Israel is the principal monetary authority associated with the Israeli new shekel.

Where is ILS official tender?

ILS is official tender in Israel.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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