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1 New Sheqel Parting of the Red Sea
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the State emblem of Israel (menorah flanked by olive branches) at center, with the face value '1' and 'NEW SHEQEL' inscribed in both Hebrew and English within the field. The country name 'ISRAEL' appears in three languages — Hebrew (ישראל), Arabic (إسرائيل), and Latin script — along with the Hebrew calendar year תשס״ט and Gregorian mint year 2008. A circular border legend reads 'THE WATERS WERE DIVIDED' in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, referencing the biblical account of the parting of the Red Sea. The mint mark of the Mint of Finland (מ) appears in the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dramatic biblical scene of the parting of the Red Sea, rendered in high relief with expressive artistry. Moses leads the Israelites in procession through the divided waters, with towering walls of water rising on either side of the safe passage. The figures are shown in profile march, conveying movement and deliverance, set against a dynamic, detailed background evoking the miraculous event as described in the Book of Exodus. The composition fills the entire coin field, with no additional lettering, allowing the narrative imagery to dominate. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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