© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Shekels Adam and Eve
5776 (2017) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5776 (2017) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 Adam and Eve coin is a unique collector's item, as it features a rare double portrait of both Adam and Eve on one side, with the Hebrew inscription "Adam" on one side and "Eve" on the other. This design was created by the Israeli artist, Itzhak Gerber, and was minted in a limited edition of only 2,000 coins worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5776 (2017) מ | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Shekels (Adam and Eve) 5776 (2017) coin.
