Elijah in the Whirlwind 1 NIS Gold 2011 Proof

Elijah in the Whirlwind 1 NIS Gold 2011 Proof is the 16th coin in the "Biblical Art" series. The copy alludes to the biblical story of the Prophet Elijah, who ascends to heaven in a whirlwind, on a fiery chariot harnessed to fiery horses. This is one of the most famous biblical scenes that has inspired artists for centuries.

The currency is minted from Au gold.999, weighing 1.24 grams and 13.92 mm in diameter, in a standard proof. The coin comes with individual packaging. The mintage of the product is 2,000 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Holy Land Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Israeli government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's territory.

Obverse shows Israel's coat of arms and the inscription "ELIJAH WENT UP BY A WHIRLWIND INTO HEAVEN." The obverse features information about the denomination, year and country of origin written in Hebrew, English and Arabic. In addition, the coin bears the mint mark - "מ".

Reverse depicts Elijah on a fiery chariot. The designer of the reverse was Yaacov Enyedi.