1 New Shekel (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) front 1 New Shekel (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) back
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1 New Shekel Adam and Eve

5776 (2017) year
Silver (.925) 14.4 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5776 (2017)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
14.4 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127377
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

An artistic representation of a fig leaf, incorporating the outline of a man and woman representing Adam and Eve

Engraver: Yossi Lemel

Edge

Plain

Comment

God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden - the Garden of Delight - the best place on earth, where pleasant trees and fruits were in abundance and there was no need to work hard. "And God said, It is not good for Man to be alone….(Genesis 2:18). "God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man....and He took from one of his ribs and He made a woman and brought her to the Man."(Genesis 2:21-22). Adam called his wife Eve and the couple lived happily together.

However, the Garden of Eden utopia was not to last long. The one limitation to their freedom was not to eat from the alluring fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil but they could not resist the temptation. The sly serpent tempted Eve into tasting the forbidden fruit and she, in turn, tempted Adam. Thus, the most significant sin of mankind was committed by the first couple created.

Interesting fact

The Adam and Eve coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, David Roytman, and features a unique depiction of the first man and woman, according to the Hebrew Bible. The coin's design showcases Adam and Eve standing together, surrounded by lush greenery and a serpent wrapped around the Tree of Knowledge. The coin's obverse side features the State of Israel's emblem and the inscription "Adam and Eve" in Hebrew. This coin is a beautiful representation of the biblical story and is a unique addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5776 (2017) ✡ 1800 - - - - - -

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