10 New Sheqalim (Jacob and Rachel) 5763 (2003) front 10 New Sheqalim (Jacob and Rachel) 5763 (2003) back
10 New Sheqalim (Jacob and Rachel) 5763 (2003) photo
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10 New Sheqalim Jacob and Rachel

5763 (2003) year
Gold (.917) 16.96 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5763 (2003)
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#236954
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Images of Jacob and Rachel floating in Chagall-style as an expression of their heavenly love, with a flower and sheep on the hill below them.

Designer: Asher Kalderon

Edge

Milled

Comment

This lovely coin is dedicated to the one of the greatest love stories of all times, the story of Jacob and Rachel, love at first sight from the moment they met. The artist designed a heavenly, Chagall-style expression of their love. The images face each other and seem to float above the hills and sheep that Jacob tended for seven years, in return for his beloved. "And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her." (Genesis 29:9). After seven years of hard labor in return for Rachel as a wife, Rachel's father Laban broke his word and deceived Jacob by giving him Rachel's elder twin sister Leah. Jacob had to work seven more years for his beloved Rachel.

Interesting fact

The 10 New Sheqalim (Jacob and Rachel) 5763 (2003) coin from Israel features a unique design that showcases the biblical story of Jacob and Rachel. The coin's obverse side features an image of Jacob and Rachel, while the reverse side depicts a scene of Jacob's dream, where he saw a ladder reaching up to heaven. This design was created by the Israeli artist, David Harel.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5763 (2003) מ 691 - - - - - -

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