© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
2 New Sheqalim Moses and the Ten Commandments
5765 (2005) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5765 (2005) |
| 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#94469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 2 New Sheqalim coin featuring Moses and the Ten Commandments was issued by the Bank of Israel in 2005 as part of a series of coins commemorating important events and figures in Jewish history. The coin's design features a depiction of Moses holding the Ten Commandments, surrounded by a decorative border and the inscription "Moses and the Ten Commandments" in Hebrew. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 2,800 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Jewish history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5765 (2005) מ | 1400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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