Description: Please contact me if you are interested in quantity Experience the Holy Land IN PRINT - The Widow’s Mite Coin This is a 5x7 framed print with explanation and Biblical references to the "Widow's Mite" in the New Testament. It comes with ONE actual UNCIRCULATED modern 5 agorot coin (which is no longer minted in Israel). This coin (minted between 1985-2008) has a representation of the ancient Jewish mite on one side (see pictures). Please contact me for larger quantities of this item or if you have any questions. Upon my last visit to Israel, these coins were very difficult to find. So I will sell these while they last. This is a very unique item that you will not find anywhere else (Unless someone bought one from me and is now selling theirs). If you are a person interested in Holy Land related items, I also have other items listed. Get 3 or more of these Experience the Holy Land Widow's Mites and I'll give you an upgrade to PRIORITY RATE shipping (at no extra charge)! Payment is due immediately, however I have removed that setting to allow for you to purchase other items and pay for them on one invoice. Please do not abuse this. This item is NEW, and in excellent condition. This is a GREAT GIFT idea for someone with Holy Land interests Item comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home Please contact me if you have any questions about this item Includes Tracking/Delivery Confirmation (in US) This item is FRAGILE and IS SHIPPED WITH INSURANCE Thanks for Looking, Shalom, & Happy Bidding! INFORMATION ON THE COIN (pictured above center): Date of Issue: September 4, 1985 January 1, 2008 is when they ceased to be legal tender in Israel The coin cost about 3 times its face value to mint, hence its disuse. Every year I go to Israel I look for them, but they are becoming harder and harder to find (especially now that they are no longer minted, no longer used, and no longer legal tender) The coin is so small in face value Israel stopped minting it a few years ago and then stopped using it (this is kind of like the New Testament story, the coin was such a small amount but the widow gave more than the others because she gave all that she had) Many Israelis do not know the significance of the ancient coin represented on back of this modern coin. They usually ask me why I'm looking for them because they are such a small amount, not even worth their time to count. So, I get to tell them how Yeshua (Jesus) used it as a teaching example (see Mark 12:41-44) OBVERSE: Image of a coin from the fourth year of the war of the Jews against Rome (also referred to as the lepton or mite). It is the side of the coin that depicts a lulav between two etrogim. There is also a menorah (the emblem of the State of Israel) with the word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. This is one of 20 possible coins called a "widow's mite" REVERSE: 5 Agorot in Hebrew and English along with the Date in Hebrew letters. DIAMETER: 19.5mm, WEIGHT: 3 gr, EDGE: Smooth, ALLOY: Copper: 92%, aluminum: 6%, nickel: 2%, DESIGN: by Gabi Neumann Other stuff: In 1987 a special "Hanukkah" issue had a Menorah and the Hebrew word Hanukkah on the reverse. In 1988 there was a special issue with the words "Israel’s 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew letters on the Reverse. Also, I've seen a misprinted double rim error which is quite rare. This particular coin is going to be UNCIRCULATED condition (If you are a numismatic (coin collector) or know someone who is, I do also have some 5 agorot, 10 agorot, and half-shekel coins listed)
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
End Time: 2023-11-05T03:29:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.65 USD
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Restocking Fee: 15%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Israel
Certification: Uncertified
Country: Israel
Status: NO LONGER MINTED
Grade: Ungraded
Year: 1985-2007
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Various
Modification Description: Framed
Denomination: 5 Agorot
KM Number: 157