So Thy Seed Shall Be 2 NIS Silver 1999 Proof
So Thy Seed Shall Be 2 NIS Silver 1999 Proof is the 5th coin in the "Biblical Art" series. The coin depicts Abraham and refers to the prophecy in the Bible that his offspring would become a great and powerful nation, as vast as the stars in the sky.
The coin is minted from Ag silver.925, weighing 28.8 grams and 38.7 mm in diameter, with standard proof. The coin comes with individual packaging. The circulation of the product is 5,843 units. 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 "SO SHALL THY SEED BE - GEN. 15:5", designed by Ed van Ivan. 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 Abraham looking up at the stars. The designer of the reverse was Eitan Alon.