The Abraham Accords Coin

This stylized skyline merges recognizable architectural features from both nations. On the left, the silhouette evokes the ancient stone structures of Jerusalem, representing Israel's deep historical and cultural roots. On the right, the sleek, modern skyscrapers are characteristic of the UAE's dynamic cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, symbolizing progress and economic vision. The seamless fusion of these two cityscapes represents the bridging of distinct worlds—ancient and modern, and the connection of two peoples.

The name of the agreement is presented in the official and primary languages of the nations involved. This trilingual inscription underscores the cooperative and international nature of the accord. It affirms the shared identity of the agreement for all parties.

* Original Arabic: "اتفاقية ابراهيم"

* Transliteration: *Ittifaqiyah Ibrahim*

* Translation: "Abraham Accord"

* Original Hebrew: "הסכם אברהם"

* Transliteration: *Heskem Avraham*

* Translation: "Abraham Accord"

The eagle is a simplified rendering of the Great Seal of the United States, representing the crucial role the U.S. played in mediating the agreement. The year "2020" inscribed within it permanently marks the historic date of the signing, anchoring the coin to its specific moment in time.

A large, ornate sword is the central image on the reverse. The blade's design tells a story of transformation, moving from the tools of war to the tools of progress.

Etched into the sword's blade are gears, circuit patterns, and binary code (sequences of 0s and 1s). This is a modern interpretation of the biblical prophecy of turning "swords into plowshares." It symbolizes the rechanneling of national energy from defense and conflict towards technology, innovation, and shared economic prosperity—key pillars of the new relationship.

This inscription is a foundational statement on peacemaking from the Quran. Its inclusion provides a powerful Islamic theological basis for the accord, emphasizing that accepting an offer of peace is a righteous act.

* Original Arabic: "فَإِن جَنَحُوا لِلسَّلْمِ فَاجْنَحْ لَهَا"

* Transliteration: *Fa-in janahu lis-salmi fajnah laha*

* Translation: "And if they incline towards peace, then you incline towards it."

* Source: Quran, Surah Al-Anfal, 8:61.

This inscription from the Hebrew Bible offers a divine promise of true and lasting peace. Quoting the Prophet Jeremiah, it roots the accord in a deep sense of faith and redemptive hope from a Jewish perspective, suggesting the agreement is the fulfillment of a long-awaited blessing.

* Original Hebrew: "כִּי שְׁלוֹם אֱמֶת אֶתֵּן לָכֶם בַּמָּקוֹם הַזֶּה"

* Transliteration: *Ki sh'lom emet eten lakhem bamakom hazeh*

* Translation: "For I will give you assured peace in this place."

* Source: Jeremiah 14:13.

The signature of the 45th President of the United States, Donald John Trump, is inscribed at the base. This serves as a historical attribution, acknowledging the role of his administration in facilitating and brokering the Abraham Accords.