10 New Sheqalim (Moses and the Ten Commandments) 5765 (2005) front 10 New Sheqalim (Moses and the Ten Commandments) 5765 (2005) back
10 New Sheqalim (Moses and the Ten Commandments) 5765 (2005) photo
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10 New Sheqalim Moses and the Ten Commandments

5765 (2005) year
Gold (.917) 16.96 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5765 (2005)
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#94470
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of Moses, wrapped in an aura of radiance, embracing the Tablets inscribed with the first word of each of the Ten Commandments.

Engravers: Gideon Keich, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Among his opening words in the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, David Ben Gurion declared that the Jewish People "gave the eternal Book of Books to the world".
The Torah, the most valued treasure of the Jewish People, was given to us through Moses, the greatest prophet. The image of Moses holding the Tablets of the Law as he descends mount Sinai is depicted on the coin, symbolizing the basis of our existence as a nation and the foundation of human ethics for all monotheistic religions. This impressive coin conveys the glory and majesty of the giving of the Torah at mount Sinai.

In 2005, it was awarded with first prize as the "Most Inspirational Coin" in the Coin of the Year Competition, organized annually by the large numismatic publishing house, Krause Publications.

Interesting fact

The 10 New Sheqalim coin featuring Moses and the Ten Commandments from Israel is a unique and interesting coin. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique technique called "proof" minting, which involves multiple strikes of the die to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This process gives the coin a distinctive look, with frosted reliefs against a mirror-like background, making it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5765 (2005) מ 555 - - - - - -

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