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1 New Sheqel Abraham and the three Angels

Issuer Bank of Israel
Year 2006
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Currency New Shekel (1986-date)
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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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Mintage 5766 (2006) ✡ - התשס״ו - Prooflike - 1,075
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