The Burning Bush

The Burning Bush 2004/5764
9th in the Biblical Art Coin Series

The Burning Bush is one of the most important events described in the Bible and in the history of Jewish People. Moses was transformed from a shepherd of the flocks into the shepherd of the nation. G-d speaks to Moses from within the bush and sends him to Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites from slavery and lead them out of Egypt: "Let my People Go".

According to the Jewish Sages, the Burning Bush symbolizes the prophecy that, "just as the bush was burned by fire but not consumed, so shall the adversaries of Israel throughout the generations fail to prevail over the Jewish People." The Burning Bush continues to symbolize the eternity of the Jewish People, who despite the hardships and suffering endured for 2000 years, lives on.

Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, mint year, decorative element representing a branch of the burning bush, inscription "THE BURNING BUSH EXOD.3:1-6" around the border in Hebrew and English.

Reverse: The Burning Bush, a thorny, desert shrub, with enveloping flames appearing as sound waves being carried by the wind – the Divine Voice emanating from within the eternal flame.

Edge: Silver Prooflike coin: Smooth Silver Proof and Gold Coin: Milled

Mint Marks: Prooflike coin – Star of David Silver and gold proof coins – Hebrew letter "mem" below the face value

Designer: Reverse - Moshe Peleg, Obverse - Gideon Sagi

Plaster Models: Tidhar Dagan

Dies: Mint of Finland

Mint: Mint of Finland