© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
1 New Sheqel Wild Goat and Shittah Tree
5761 (2001) year| Gold (.900) | 3.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5761 (2001) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 1 New Sheqel 1 ILS = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#236899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A wild mountain goat standing on a rocky cliff; around the border, biblical verse "the rocks of the wild goats, I Samuel 24:2" in Hebrew and English and the mint year.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Designer: Igal Gabay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The "Wild Goat" referred to in the Book of Samuel is characteristic of the rocky mountainous areas in Israel. Once an endangered species, the "Wild Goat" today is protected and can be seen roaming freely, as it did in biblical times, in the high rocks of the Negev Desert in the south of Israel.The Acacia Tree grows in southern Israel, in the dry Negev Desert and Arava region. So strong and resistant is the wood of the Acacia Tree, that it was used in building the Tabernacle and its holy ark. An impressive Acacia Tree is featured on the coin obverse.
Interesting fact
The Wild Goat and Shittah Tree coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Kohen. The coin's design features a wild goat standing on a rocky outcrop, with a shittah tree (also known as the Sinai acacia) growing in the background. The coin's obverse side features the State of Israel's emblem, along with the inscription "New Sheqel" in Hebrew and the year of issue, 5761 (2001). The coin's reverse side features an image of the wild goat and shittah tree, along with the inscription "Wild Goat and Shittah Tree" in Hebrew and English. I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5761 (2001) מ | 700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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