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1 New Sheqel The Burning Bush
5764 (2004) yearSilver (.925) | 14.4 g | 30 mm |
Issuer | Israel |
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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 |
Numista | N#94789 |
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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 |
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5764 (2004) ✡ | 1274 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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