2 New Sheqalim The Cedar and the Dove
5752 (1992) year| Silver (.925) | 28.8 g | 38.75 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5752 (1992) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = USD 0.52 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A dove in flight with clefts of rock in the background. Around the border, biblical quote "THOU HAST DOVES' EYES, reference "song of songs 4:1", and mint year.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
עיניך ירנים (שיר השירים ד,א) התשנייב
1991 THOU HAST DOVES' EYES (song of songs 4:1)
Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Songs of Songs is perhaps the most sublime love poem ever written. Attributed to King Solomon, the Song of Songs is regarded as a conversation between the People of Israel and God and an expression of God's deep and eternal love for Israel. Some take the poems at face value, as expressions of the innocent human love of shepherds and shepherdesses in the bosom of nature. All agree on the beauty of its poetry, which reflects a deep love of the landscape, springtime, and flora and fauna of Israel. The "Cedar and Dove" Commemorative Coin is first in the "Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs" Series. He sings to her: "Thou art fair my love... thou hast dove's eyes, " while to her, he is "excellent as the cedars".Interesting fact
The Cedar and the Dove coin was designed by Israeli artist and sculptor, Yitzhak Kohen, and it features a stunning relief of a cedar tree and a dove perched on its branch. The cedar tree is a symbol of strength and resilience in Jewish tradition, while the dove represents peace and hope. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the signing of the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty in 1994, which aimed to promote peace and cooperation between the two nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5752 (1992) מ | 5005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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