2 New Sheqalim Parting of the Red Sea

€88,623.00
IssuerIsrael
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.8 g
Dimensions38.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Gideon Keich, Tidhar Dagan
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#448
Obverse descriptionThe face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word `Israel` in three languages and the mint year; the inscription `AND THE WATERS WERE DIVIDED EX.14` appears along the border in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Obverse scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringAND THE WATERS WERE DIVIDED EX.14 وانشقت المياه ألخروج ١٤ קריעת יס םוך שמותי`ד 2 שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM ISRAEL ישראל إسرائيل 2008 התשם`ט
Reverse descriptionThe parting of the sea and the safe passage of the Israelites, led by Moses, between the walls of the water to their right and left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded
Mintמ
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage5769 (2008) מ - התשם`ט - Proof - 1 800
Catalog ID7027433670
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