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2 New Sheqalim Samson and the Lion
| Issuer | Bank of Israel |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Engraver(s) | Ilan Hagari, Tidhar Dagan |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the State of Israel emblem — a menorah flanked by olive branches — centrally positioned in the field. The face value '2 New Sheqalim' is inscribed in Hebrew and English, while the word 'Israel' appears in three languages: Hebrew (ישראל), English, and Arabic (إسرائيل). The Gregorian mint year 2009 and the Hebrew calendar year התשס״ט appear in the lower portion of the field. Legends are arranged around the periphery and include the coin's thematic title referencing Samson and the Lion with a citation from Judges 14:5 in Hebrew, English, and Arabic. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears an artistic relief rendering of the biblical hero Samson wrestling a fierce lion, depicted in an ancient Mesopotamian artistic style characteristic of the Canaanite period. The dynamic composition shows Samson in a posture of physical struggle with the lion, conveying strength and narrative drama. A stylized palm tree, symbolic of the Land of Israel, is positioned in the field as a contextual landscape element, evoking the setting of Timnat where the biblical episode took place according to Judges 14:5. The overall design is executed in a bold, archaic relief style consistent with ancient Near Eastern iconographic traditions. |
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