Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark 1998/5758
4th in the Biblical Art Coin Series

Noah's Ark is fourth in the Biblical Art Coin Series dedicated to works of art with a Biblical theme. The story is known for its important moral lesson – the evil doings and corruption of mankind led to the devastating flooding of the earth and only because of Noah's righteousness was the world saved from total destruction.

The story symbolizes the basic values of Judaism – the belief in one God, setting moral values, honoring fellow-men and the covenant existing between the Creator and his creations.

Ever since, the dove, olive branch and rainbow have served as universal symbols of peace and harmony.

Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English on a rainbow background, left, a dove with olive branch in its beak, upper center, the Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, inscription "NOAH'S ARK GEN. CHAPS 6-9" in Hebrew and English, mint year

Reverse: Noah sending the dove skyward from the Ark, with the rainbow over them.

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

Mint Marks: Silver Prooflike Coin – Star of David Silver Proof and Gold Coin – Hebrew letter "mem"

Designer: Gideon Keich

Plaster Reliefs: Tidhar Dagan

Mint: Royal Dutch Mint