2 New Sheqalim (Love thy Neighbor as Thyself) 5760 (2000) front 2 New Sheqalim (Love thy Neighbor as Thyself) 5760 (2000) back
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2 New Sheqalim Love thy Neighbor as Thyself

5760 (2000) year
Silver (.925) 28.8 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Israel
Period
State of Israel (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
5760 (2000)
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
References
Numista
N#178750
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

An ancient gateway, combining oriental and western-style and motifs. Looking closely at the patterns of the gateway, one can distinguish a Star of David and grape vine. The arched top of the gateway is inscribed with the words "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself". The same words in Hebrew form part of the design, below, center, within the gateway itself . The translation into Arabic is inscribed around the lower border.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
"ואהבת לרעך כמוך"
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself"

Engravers: Galia Erez, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two doves in flight within the archway of the gate symbolize peace and harmony. The gateway is symbol of the passageway to a better world in which peace and harmony reign and the yearning of humanity to enter it.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the value of "Love thy Neighbor as Thyself" in Hebrew. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a Jewish man and a Arab man shaking hands, symbolizing the importance of peaceful coexistence and unity among all people, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. This design was created by the Israeli artist, David Harel, and it has become a distinctive feature of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
5760 (2000) מ 2258 - - - - - -

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