© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Biblical Wildlife Series - Wild Goat and Shittah Acacia Tree
5761 (2001) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5761 (2001) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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
Lettering:
2000 התשס׳׳א the rocks of the wild goats 1 Samuel 24:2
צורי
היעלים
שמואל א׳, כ׳׳ד, ב׳
Engravers: Igal Gabay, Tidhar Dagan
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 (Acacia) Tree coin is part of a unique series of non-circulating coins from Israel that features animals and plants mentioned in the Bible. The series was launched in 1995 and has since become popular among collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics and biblical history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5761 (2001) מ | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Sheqalim (Biblical Wildlife Series - Wild Goat and Shittah (Acacia) Tree) 5761 (2001) coin.
