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Israel Biblical Art Miniature Commemorative Coins

Biblical Art Set 2008


STATE OF ISRAEL SMALLEST GOLD COINS

“BIBLICAL ART” Miniature Series

ISSUED BY THE BANK OF ISRAEL

Face Value: 1 Sheqel

Maximum Mintage: 5,000

Set of 3 coins

The much sought-after “Biblical Art” coins have been struck in a smallest gold version.

Pure Gold, diameter 13.92mm, 1/25th oz (1.244 grams).


Coin Description

Front

Moses: Revelation at Mt. Sinai, his face toward the Divine Presence and his arms embracing the Tablets of the Law on which are written the first words of the Ten Commandments.


Abraham and the Angels: Abraham greets the Three Angels. Sarah looks from the side.


Isaiah "The Wolf Dwells with the Lamb": A wolf lying down with the lamb under the shade of a fruit tree. A dove carrying an olive branch at the top.


Reverse

Moses: The denomination "1," with "New Sheqel" . The year of issue "5765/2005" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The inscription, "Moses and the Ten Commandments, EXOD. 20.34" in Hebrew and English. The Tablets of Law with the first words of the Ten Commandments in ancient script at the left. The State Emblem above.

Abraham and the Angels: The denomination "1" with "New Sheqel". The year of issue "5766/2006" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The inscription, "Abraham and the Three Angels, Gen. 18" in Hebrew and English. A series of stars that symbolize the children that Abraham will have. The State Emblem amongst the stars.

Isaiah "The Wolf Dwells with the Lamb": A dove carrying an olive branch. The inscription, "And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, Isa.11,6" in Hebrew and English. The denomination "1" with "New Sheqel". The year of issue "5767/2007" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The State Emblem at the top.


Cat# Item Metal Denomination mm Weight Mintage Price
71626332 Set of 3 Miniature Gold Coins Gold/999 1 NIS Proof 13.92 1.244 grams 5,000 280.00


Biblical Art Miniature set of 3


Biblical Art Miniature set of 3


Encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel


Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the reverse of the coin.


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