Israel - 1 New Sheqel 2004 - Jacob and Rachel - Gold 999, 1.244g (0.04 oz pure gold), 13.92mm

Israel - 1 New Sheqel 2004 - Jacob and Rachel - Gold 999, 1.244g (0.04 oz pure gold), 13.92mm Only 10% Commission + VAT on this item. Mintage: 682 "Jacob and Rachel" coin, dated 2004, the eighth issue in the “Biblical Art” series. The coin commemorates the love story of Jacob and Rachel, from their first meeting at the well in Haran to Jacob’s seven years of labor in order to marry Rachel. The reverse depicts Jacob and Rachel floating in a style inspired by Marc Chagall, above a hill with a flower and sheep, symbolizing their heavenly love and the flock of Laban which Jacob tended for many years. The obverse features the denomination in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the name of Israel in three languages and the year of issue. Around the rim appears the inscription: “Jacob and Rachel - Genesis 29”.