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Jonah and the Whale

Jonah and the Whale
flag Israel
2010

This silver commemorative coin is inspired by the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale, interpreted through a modern, minimalist artistic language. One side features an abstract, flowing composition symbolizing the whale and the sea, while the reverse includes Hebrew, English, and Arabic inscriptions along with the denomination. The design emphasizes spiritual reflection, redemption, and the timeless moral narratives of biblical tradition, presented through contemporary medallic art rather than literal illustration.

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