© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
1 New Sheqel Love thy Neighbor as Thyself
5760 (2000) year| Silver (.925) | 14.40 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5760 (2000) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.40 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
An ancient gateway, combining oriental and western-style and motifs. Looking closely at the patterns of the gateway, one can distinguish a Star of David and grape vine. The arched top of the gateway is inscribed with the words "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself". The same words in Hebrew form part of the design, below, center, within the gateway itself . The translation into Arabic is inscribed around the lower border.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
"ואהבת לרעך כמוך"
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself"
Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two doves in flight within the archway of the gate symbolize peace and harmony. The gateway is symbol of the passageway to a better world in which peace and harmony reign and the yearning of humanity to enter it.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in Hebrew of the biblical verse "Love thy Neighbor as Thyself" (Leviticus 19:18) on one side, and a depiction of a menorah on the other, symbolizing the importance of love and light in Jewish culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5760 (2000) ✡ | 2516 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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