10 New Shekels (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) front 10 New Shekels (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) back
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10 New Shekels Adam and Eve

5776 (2017) year
Gold (.917) 16.96 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5776 (2017)
Calendar
Hebrew
Value
10 New Sheqalim 10 ILS = USD 2.62
Currency
New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
16.96 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127375
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

An artistic representation of a fig leaf, incorporating the outline of a man and woman representing Adam and Eve

Engraver: Yossi Lemel

Edge

Reeded

Comment

God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden - the Garden of Delight - the best place on earth, where pleasant trees and fruits were in abundance and there was no need to work hard. "And God said, It is not good for Man to be alone….(Genesis 2:18). "God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man....and He took from one of his ribs and He made a woman and brought her to the Man."(Genesis 2:21-22). Adam called his wife Eve and the couple lived happily together.

However, the Garden of Eden utopia was not to last long. The one limitation to their freedom was not to eat from the alluring fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil but they could not resist the temptation. The sly serpent tempted Eve into tasting the forbidden fruit and she, in turn, tempted Adam. Thus, the most significant sin of mankind was committed by the first couple created.

Interesting fact

The 10 New Shekels (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) coin from Israel is unique because it features a portrait of Adam and Eve on one side and the Hebrew calendar year 5776 on the other. This coin is not only a beautiful piece of art, but it also represents a significant cultural and religious symbol.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5776 (2017) מ 555 - - - - - -

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