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1 New Sheqel Abraham and the three Angels
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the State of Israel's menorah emblem at the upper center of the field, surrounded by a scattered arrangement of six-pointed stars. The denomination numeral '1' appears prominently in the center, below the emblem, followed by the trilingual inscriptions 'שקל חדש / NEW SHEQEL' and 'ISRAEL / ישראל / إسرائيل', with the Gregorian year '2006' and the Hebrew year 'התשס״ו' below. The circular legend around the coin reads 'ABRAHAM AND THE THREE ANGELS' in Latin, 'אברהם ושלושת המלאכים' in Hebrew, and 'إبراهيم والملائكة الثلاثة' in Arabic, with a biblical reference 'GEN 18' incorporated into the design. A single six-pointed star appears at the base of the field. The overall design exhibits a proof-like mirror finish with frosted device elements. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a finely detailed sculptural scene illustrating the biblical narrative of Genesis 18, in which Abraham welcomes three angelic visitors. To the left, the bearded figure of Abraham stands with arms outstretched in a gesture of greeting and hospitality. In the upper center, three robed and cloaked figures bearing staffs are shown arriving together, their faces partially obscured by their garments. To the right, a smaller kneeling figure, presumably Sarah or a servant, bows in deference. The composition is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field, giving the scene a dramatic chiaroscuro quality consistent with contemporary Israeli commemorative coin artistry. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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