1 New Sheqel (The Burning Bush) 5764 (2004) front 1 New Sheqel (The Burning Bush) 5764 (2004) back
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1 New Sheqel The Burning Bush

5764 (2004) year
Silver (.925) 14.4 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5764 (2004)
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#94789
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The Burning Bush, a thorny, desert shrub, with enveloping flames appearing as sound waves being carried by the wind – the Divine Voice emanating from within the eternal flame.

Engravers: Tidhar Dagan, Moshe Pereg

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Burning Bush is one of the most important events described in the Bible and in the history of Jewish People. Moses was transformed from a shepherd of the flocks into the shepherd of the nation. G-d speaks to Moses from within the bush and sends him to Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites from slavery and lead them out of Egypt: "Let my People Go".
According to the Jewish Sages, the Burning Bush symbolizes the prophecy that, "just as the bush was burned by fire but not consumed, so shall the adversaries of Israel throughout the generations fail to prevail over the Jewish People." The Burning Bush continues to symbolize the eternity of the Jewish People, who despite the hardships and suffering endured for 2000 years, lives on.

Interesting fact

The Burning Bush coin's design features a depiction of the burning bush as it appeared to Moses in the book of Exodus, with the flames surrounding the bush and the Hebrew text "והבער בו לא יכלם" (And the bush was not consumed) written above it. This design was chosen to symbolize the enduring nature of the Jewish people and their connection to their faith, even in the face of adversity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5764 (2004) ✡ 1274 - - - - - -

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