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1 New Sheqel Elijah in the Whirlwind
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Value | 1 New Sheqel |
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| Obverse description | At center, the face value '1 שקל חדש / NEW SHEQEL' is displayed prominently in the field, flanked by 'ISRAEL', 'ישראל', and 'إسرائيل' in Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic scripts respectively. The State Emblem of Israel — a menorah flanked by olive branches — is positioned at top center. A biblical inscription in English, Hebrew, and Arabic encircles the border, reading 'ELIJAH WENT UP BY A WHIRLWIND INTO HEAVEN' and its equivalents, rendered in artistic letterforms styled to evoke flames within a whirlwind. The Hebrew year 'התשע״ב' and Gregorian year '2011' appear in the lower portion of the field, alongside the Mint of Finland mintmark 'מ'. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the biblical scene of the prophet Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire drawn by horses of fire, rendered in a dynamic and expressive artistic style. The fiery chariot and horses are shown in dramatic motion against the open sky, conveying the miraculous and turbulent nature of the event. In the lower left of the field, the prophet Elisha is shown in an attitude of awe and grief at the moment of his master's departure, as he witnesses the extraordinary ascension. The composition is faithful to the account in 2 Kings 2:11–12, emphasizing the divine power of the whirlwind and fire. The overall design is detailed and narrative in character, typical of Israeli commemorative coinage honoring biblical themes. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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