© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
1 New Sheqel So Thy Seed Shall Be
5759 (1999) year| Silver (.925) | 14.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5759 (1999) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#236411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Abraham looking at the stars, as if reflecting on G-d's promise that his seed will become innumerable as the stars above.
Designer: Ed van Ivan
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Plain
Comment
" . . . Look now toward heaven and count the stars, if thou be able to count them . . . 'So shall thy seed be.' " Genesis 15:5The coin reunites us with Abraham, the First of our Forefathers, and the roots of the Jewish People. Strongly opposed to idol worship, Abraham brought the belief in one G-d to the entire world (Monotheism). In his old age he was promised not only to be blessed with the birth of a son, but also that his seed would become a great and mighty nation, as vast as the heavenly stars above. The coin depicts Abraham looking towards the heavens – beyond the stars. The artist captures the exalted moment in minimalist design, expressing the glory and holiness of the Divine Promise.
Interesting fact
The 1 New Sheqel coin (So Thy Seed Shall Be) 5759 (1999) from Israel features a unique design that represents the theme of fertility and prosperity. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a pomegranate, which is a symbol of fertility and abundance in Jewish tradition. The pomegranate is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, further emphasizing the theme of prosperity and growth. This design was chosen to commemorate the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and the coin was issued as a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5759 (1999) ✡︎ | 2146 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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