Israel 2 New Sheqalim, 5759
So Thy Seed Shall Be
Information
Country
Israel
Israel
Currency
New Shekel
(1986 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 New Sheqalim
Year
5759
Ruler
State of Israel
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.8
Diameter (mm)
38.7
Description
2 New Sheqalim from Israel. Issued in 5759. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 28.8 g.
- Obverse
- Face value in Hebrew and English, seven stars, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, the mint year and biblical inscription "SO SHALL THY SEED BE - GEN. 15:5" in Hebrew and English.
- Reverse
- Abraham looking at the stars, as if reflecting on G-d's promise that his seed will become innumerable as the stars above.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5759 (1999) מ | 5.8K | € 47,00 |
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