SHOW ME THE MONEY! The first I received in an email: The new Olmert shekel--with the appropriate value.

The second I found out from underneath the cap of a bottle of Snapple (I take my ideas from where I can get them). Notice the motto on the bottom of the coin. For the history of this--the original penny--check out Wikipedia here. Like the man said, a penny for your thoughts.
Technorati Tag: Israel and Olmert and Continental Congress and Benjamin Franklin and Penny.