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ABOUT THE COINS AND MEDALS
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BIBLE READING: Matthew 17:27
INTRODUCTION: Money and Coin Collections. Israeli Coins.
1. The Lion of Israel Peace Medallion was issued as a tribute to the State of Israel on its 21st anniversary. One thousand were minted in .999 fine silvcr and were numbered. The medal was sculptured by Elizabeth Weistrop. They were struck at the Medallic Art Company, New York City, for the International Numismatic Agency.
2. First Settfers-In 1963, a commemorative medal was issued to honor the first settlers and pioneers. The obverse features the emblem of the State with the legend in Hebrew, “Israel in Homage to the First Ones.” The reverse shows a settler planting a crop with a stockade in the background. The medal was designed by Gabriel Neuman and Josef Bass. It was struck in bronze and .935 silver.
3. American Jewish Congress-In 1962, an American Jewsish Congress took place with five hundred members present. The reverse features a six-pointed star with a horn at the top. It was designed by Miriam Karoli. The edge of the medal has a miniature emblem of the State of Israel and the legend, “State of Israel” in Hebrew and English.
4. Sixty-Sixth Z.O.A. Convention - In 1963, the first Conven- tion of the Zionist Organization of America to be held in the Holy Land took place and a medal was issued. The Star of David appears on the reverse, as well as the emblem of Z.O.A. The legend reads, “The 66th Z.O.A. Convention, First in Israel.” The designer was Jacob Zim and the medals were struck in bronze.
5. Herzl Designed First Flag - In 1960, a commemorative coin
was struck by the Israeli government for the Centenary of Theodor Herzl. The coin was designed by Miriam Karoli and Andre Lasserre. lt was struck at the State Mint in Berne, Switzerland in .900 fine silver, has a diameter of 34 mm., weighing 25 gm.
6. Flags of Israel and France. Sinai Campaign Presentation
Medal of l957 - David Ben-Gurion presented these medals to the French Generals who assisted Israel in the Sinai Campaign. The obverse features the Israel and French flags and the reverse states, “In Profound Recognition for His Contribution “David Ben-Gurion.” The medal was struck in silver, weighs 264 grams, and has a diameter of 80 mm.
7. In 1967, a Victory Commemorative coin was struck ob-
serving the victory in the Six-Day War. It was a 10-nound tures the emblem of the Israel Defense forces and the reverse shows a small section of the Western Wall of the Temple of Solomon. The coin was minted at both the State Mint at Berne, Switzerland and S. Kretschmer & Sons, Ierusalem. Designers - Rothschild and Lippmann.
8. Ghetto Uprisings, I 963 - A medal was struck in 1963 to
commemorate the 20th annivcrsary of the Iewish battle to the death in the ghetto of Warsaw. The medal was designed by Moshe Zipper. The obverse features a rebel holding a grenade and the reverse, thc Eternal Light with the legend, “I will give them an everlasting name.” It was struck in bronze and .935 fine silver, and has a diameter of 59 mm.
9. Jubilee of Degania - In 1960, a coin was issued commem-
orating the SOth anniversary of the foundation of Degania, Israel’s famous collective settlement. The coin was designed by Miriam Karoli and Rothschild and Lippmann. The reverse features a view of Degania on Lake Kinnereth. The coin was struck in cupro-nickel, weighs 14 grams, and has a diameter of 32 mm. It was produced at the State Mint, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
10. Kibbutz Hanita at Summit. Nahariya 25th Anniversary Medal
· The obverse of the medal bears the inscription “Nahariya
· Pioneer of Western Galilee.” A plowed field and olive tree and water tower are featured. The reverse features hills in the background with Kibbutz Hanita at the summit. It was struck in brass, weighs 135 grams, with a diameter of 59 mm. Designed by Yaacov Zim, and was struck by Emanograph of Tel Aviv, in 1960.
11. The Ingathering of the Exiles - In 1959, on the 11 th An-
niversary of the State of Israel, a coin was struck honoring the exiles. It was designed by Miriam Karoli and Rothschild and Lippmann. The reverse features eleven immi-grants in a circle, with the legend, “Thy Children Come Again to Their Own Border.” The coin was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams, with a diameter of 34 mm. It was struck at the State Mint in Berne, Switzerland.
12. First Immigrant Blockade Runners-To commemorate the 30th
Anniversary of the Blockade Runners, a medal was produced in 1964. The obverse shows the routes of the blockade runners; the reverse, a blockade runner full of immigrants headed for the beach. The medal was designed by Yizhak Pugacz and Dodo Shenhav. It was struck in bronze and .935 fine silver, with diameters of 59 mm. and 35 mm. respec- tively. The bronze weighs 110 grams and the silver 30 grams.
13. The Knesset - In 1965, a 5-pound commemorative coin was
struck on the seventeenth anniversary of Israel. The obverse features the Menorah and the reverse the Knesset building. The coin was designed by Barak Nachsholi and Andre Lasserre. It was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams, with a diameter of 34 mm., and was minted at the LaZecca Mint, Rome, Italy.
14. Inauguration of Knesset Building. Rothschild-Through the
generosity of the Rothschilds, a new home for the Knesset was built in Jerusalem and a medal was struck for the occasion in 1966. The obverse features the portraits of Edmond and James Rothschild; the reverse has the Knesset building at the top and groups of symbolic figures. The designer was Paul Vincze. The medal was struck in bronze, .986 fine silver and .917 fine gold, with a diameter of 59, 45, and 35 mm. respectively. The bronze weighs 78 grams, the silver 40 and the gold 30.
15. David Ben-Gurion-In 1968, a commemorative medal was issued
honoring Ben-Gurion on the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Israel. The obverse has a bust of David Ben-Gurion; the reverse, the emblem of Israel with the legend, “How beautiful are Thy Tents, O Jacob, Thy Dwellings, O Israel.” The medal was struck in bronze with an antique finish and in silver.
16. Jewish Legion - In 1967, the Jewish Legion issued a medal
to commemorate the Jubilee of the “First Judaeans,” a group of Palestinian Jews who became known as the “Jewish Legion.” The obverse features a Jewish soldier and the reverse has the three emblems of the Jewish Battalions. This piece was designed by the Shamir Brothers. It was struck in bronze with a weight of 88 grams and a diameter of 59 mm. and also in .935 fine silver, weighing 48 grams and having a diameter of 45 mm.
17. Itzhak Rabin -A Rabin medal commemorating the victory in
the Six-Day War was struck at the Franklin Mint for the International Agency. It was produced in sterling silver in the amount of 2500 specimens. The obverse features a portrait of Rabin; the reverse has tanks and implements of war.
18. Abba Eban - An Eban Peace medal in sterling silver was
struck at the Franklin Mint and was designed by Gilroy Roberts. It had a 1,000 striking and was conceived by the International Numismatic Agency of New York. The obverse features a bust of Eban; the revcrse has the United Nations building, with the famous slogan, “Not backward to belligerency, but forward to Peace.”
19. Moshe Dayan - A Dayan Victory medal in sterling silver
Proof was issued in the amount of 2,500 and also in bronze, prooflike condition. It was struck at the Franklin Mint for the lnternational Numismatic Agency. It is slightly larger than the United States silver dollar size.
20. Paratroops in Jerusalem - In 1967, a medal was struck for
the paratroopers who broke into the old city through the Lion’s Gate. The obverse features the emblem of the para-troops. The pieces were struck in bronze in the weight of 120 grams with a diameter of 59 mm.
21. Levi Eshkol Six-Day War-A mcdal was struck in 1968
honoring Levi Eshkol. The reverse features a map of Israel with the legend, “The Six-Day War, 5-10 June, 1967.” A special presentation case with three medals in gold, silver and bronze was presented to the Prime Minister.
22. Minister of Tourism. B’nai B’rith Presentation - In 1965
a presentation medal was struck in honor of the Triennial Convention held in Israel. The designers were Rothschild and Lippmann. The obverse features a 7-branched Menorah; the reverse, the legend, “Presented by the Minister of Tourism to-Delegate to the B’nai B’rith Convention.” This piece was struck in bronze with a weight of 10 grams and a diameter of 59 mm.
23. Tourist Award Presentation-In 1962, a medal was presented
by the Government Tourist Corporation for outstanding service to the tourist industry. The design was chosen from the works of an art class. The obverse features two hands holding a wine goblet, grapes, pomegranates, etc. The reverse has the legend in Hebrew, “Prize Outstanding Worker in the Branches of the Tourist Industry.’ In 1962, medals were struck in bronze, silver and gold and then again in 1966, bronzc specimens were produced. The minter was S. Kretschmer & Sons of Jerusalem.
24. El Al-On its twentieth anniversary, El Al, Israel’s na-
tional airline, struck a medal designed by Ben Shahn. It was produced in 1969. The obverse features a dove with wings outspread and the reverse is covered with a compo-sition of raised Hebrew letters. The medal was struck in bronze, .935 fine silver and .916.6 fine gold. A silver medal with a diameter of 59 mm. was produced for use as a presentation piece.
25. Lod A irport - In 1965, a coin-medal was produced as part
of a series featuring 9-Old-New Cities. The obverse has an airplane with the city below. The reverse portrays an an-cient coin of Lod. The coin-medal was struck in bronze, weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 45 mm. It was also struck in .935 fine silver, weighs 48 grams, with the same diameter as the bronze.
26. Masada-A medal was struck in 1964 commemorating the stand
to the death of the Jews in the First Revolt AD 66-70. The obverse features a continuous circular design representing the builders and warriors of modern Israel. The reverse has the Rock of Masada in relief. In 1964 the medal was struck in bronze and .935 fine silver.
In 1965 it was produced in .9 16.6 gold and in 1969 in bronze as a presentation piece; in 1970, in .935 fine silver. It was designed by Nathan Karp and the Shamir Bros.
27. Israel Armed Forccs Remembrancc Day - In 1963, a medal was
struck which was designed by Yosef Bass in bronze with a weight of 120 grams and a diameter of 59 mm. and also in tombac, weighing 108 grams and a diameter the same as the bronze.
28. Lighthouse. Port of Eilat- On the nineteenth anniversary
of Israel’s Independence, in 1967, an Eilat commemora-tive coin was produced. On the obverse, the entire surface is covered with the numeral “5.” The reverse features a stylized lighthouse. The coin was designed by Nathan Karp and Rothschild and Lippmann in the 5-pound denomination, in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams and has a diameter of 34 mm.
29. Ancient Galley. Seafaring - In 1963, a 5-pound commem-
orative coin was struck on the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of Israel’s Statehood. The obverse features a smokestack of a modern steamer; the reverse, an ancient galley. The coin was designed by Zvi Narkiss and Itzhak Behar. It was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams with a diameter of 34 mm.
30. Invalids Olympic Games Presentation - This medal was
struck in I 968 for thc International Stoke - Mandeville Games held in lsrael for the paralyzed. The designer was Nathan Karp and the pieces were struck in two sizes in bronze. Others were produced silver-plated and gold- plated. The obverse features three interlinking links, the symbol of the Olympics and the reverse three wheels inter-laced.
31. Sixteenth Chess Olympics - A medal was struck in 1964 to
honor the Sixteenth Chess Olympics. The obverse features of the emblem of the International Chess Federation and the reverse a stylized composition of chess pieces. The medal was designed by Z. Segal and the Shamir Bros. It was struck in bronze with a weight of 120 grams and a diameter of 59 mm.
32. Avdut - Another item in the Historical Cities of Israel
series. In 1965 a medal was struck designed by Mordechai Gumpel and Alex Berlyne. The obverse features symbols from the early historic periods and the reverse has an ancient coin of Avdat. They were struck in bronze weighing 40 grams and a diameter of 45 mm. and .935 silver, weighing 48 grams and a diameter of 45 mm.
33. Bar Kochba - A medal was struck to commemorate the
discoveries of the expedition to the Judaean Desert Caves. It was done at the suggestion of David Ben-Gurion, the Prime Minister, and designed by Jacob Zim. The obverse features the mouth of thc cave with the Judaean hills in the background. The reverse has a bundle of papyri and a coin of Bar Kochba. It was struck in 1960 in bronze, weighing 118 grams and a diameter of 59 mm. In 1961 it was struck in .935 fine silver in two sizes.
34. Lyre. 25 Agorot - Produced from 1960 to the present day.
The obverse features the ancient lyre and the reverse the denomination. The coin was struck in cupro-nickel-alumi-nium, with a diameter of 25.5 mm. This is a trade coin which circulates in Israel.
35. Music and Drama Festival - A medal was struck in 1962 to
commemorate the Festival, a permanent feature of the life in Israel. It was designed by Miriam Karoli. The obverse features the symbol of the Festival and the reverse has symbols pertaining to music and drama. It was struck in bronze, weighs 120 grams and has a diameter of 59 mm.
36. Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appcal-In 1970, the Foundation
Fund issued a medal to commemorate its fiftieth anniver- sary. It was designed by Yizhak Pugacz and engraved by Moshe Nov. The obverse features the Keren Hayesod Jubilee emblem; the reverse, a symbol of immigration. The medal was struck in bronze, .935 fine silver and .916. 6 fine gold.
37. International Press Institute - In 1961, a medal was
struck to commemorate the General Assembly of the Interna-tional Press Institute. The obverse features the Menorah and the reverse the ernblem of the Institute. They were struck in bronze with a weight of 120 grams and a diam-eter of 59 mm. The designer was Josef Bass.
38. Zionist Organization - In 1967 , the Zionist Organization
of America had a presentation medal prepared for its 70th Jubilee. It was designed by the Shamir Bros. The Menorah and an emblem of the ZOA appear on the obverse and the reverse features the inscription, “70th ZOA Jubilee Con-vention.” This piece was struck in bronze, weighs 120 grams, and a diameter of 59 mm.
39. Industrialization of the Negev - A commemorative coin
was issued in 1962 on the fourteenth anniversary of Israel’s Independence. The obverse features symbolic designs pertaining to the petrochemical industry; the reverse has a stylized crane. The coin was designed by Zvi Narkiss. It was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams and has a diameter of 34 mm., in the 5-pound denomination.
40. Crown of Life - A commemorative coin was issued in 1966 on
Israel’s eighteenth year of attaining Statehood, in the 5-pound denomination. The designer was Z. Segal and was struck in .900 fine silver and weighs 25 grams, with a diameter of 34 mm. The reverse features the inscription, “18 Years of the State of Israel” in Hebrew.
41. Saviors of Life - Yad Va-Shem Medal was struck by the
Organization of Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority and was presented to non-Jews who aided the Jewish people in Europe at the time of the Hitler holocaust. It was designed by Nathan Karp. On the obverse appears the legend in Hebrew, He Who Saves One Single Soul is as if He Saved the Whole World. The reverse features a panorama of Remembrance Hill. The medal was struck in silver with a diameter of 59 mm.
42. Pomegranates- 5 Agorot Trade coins were issued from 1960
to date. The obverse features three pomegranates, the denomination and the year of issue in Hebrew. The coin was struck in cupro-nickel-aluminum with a diameter of 17.5mm.
43. Ears of Barley - 1 Agora is a Trade coin, struck from 1960
to date. The obverse features three ears of barley and the reverse the denomination and date. It was struck in aluminum, weighs 1 gram, with a diameter of 20 mm.
44. Dates - 10 Agorot is a Trade coin struck from 1960 to
date. The obverse features a palm trcc with two clusters of dates. The reverse has the denomination and date in Hebrew. The coin was struck in cupro-nickel-aluminum, weighs 5 grams with a diameter of 21.5 mm.
45. Thirteenth Anniversary -The Bar Mitzvah coin was issued
in 1961 on the occasion of the Thirteenth Anniversary of the State of Israel. The obverse features an olive branch with ten leaves and three olives to symbolize thirteen years of Independence. The reverse shows an ancient Ark and Scrolls of Law. This commemorative coin was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams with a diameter of 34 mm. and was designed by Zvi Narkiss.
46. Of Age-Thirteen Years-A Bar Mitzvah Medal was struck in
1961 and was designed by Rothschild and Lippmann. The obverse features the Menorah surrounded by the emblems of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The reverse portrays a youth in prayer shawl. This medal was struck in several sizes and in bronze, .935 fine silver and 18-carat fine gold.
47. Chanuka - In 1968, a Chanuka medal was struck at the
Franklin Mint. It was designed by Oscar Harris and pro-duced for the Numismatic Agency. The obverse features a Chanuka lamp; the reverse has the inscription, “The Flame of Liberty Burns On, 1948- 1968 .” The medals were produ- ced in sterling silver and bronze.
48. Menorahs-The Half-Pound and One-Pound Trade coins of
Israel appear with the Menorah on them. The Half-Pound is still being produced. The One-Pound was produced from 1963 through 1967. They were both minted in 75% copper and 25% nickel. The Half-Pound weighs 6.8 grams with a diameter of 24.5 mm. and the One - Pound is 9 grams with a diameter of 27.5 mm.
49. Histradut- In honor of the fourteenth Congress of the
International Federation of Commercial, Clerical and Technical Employees, a medal was struck that was designed by the Shamir Bros. The obverse shows a section of the globe and the reverse the design of the Histradut Building in Tel Aviv. The medal was struck in bronze, weighs 120 grams, with a didmeter of 59 mm.
50. Union of International Public Transportation - A medal
was issued and presented to all members who participated in the 26th Congress of the Union by the Ministry of Transport. It was designed by Nathan Karp. The obverse features a bus and train; the reverse, a caravan of camels. It was struck in 1965 in bronze, weighs 120 grams, with a diameter of 59 mm.
51. Israel - Canada, Friendship - In 1967, a Friendship medal
was issued and distributed at the Israel Pavilion at Expo ‘67 in Montreal, Canada. It was designed by Oscar Harris and minted at the Franklin Mint, Franklin Center, Pa. The obverse features a stylized maple leaf and the reverse a stylized map of Canada. The medals were produced in silver-nickel, weigh 26 grams, with a diameter of 39 mm. Six were struck in 22-carat gold for presentation to dig-nitaries.
52. Shalom - On the 2 1 st Anniversary of Israel’s Statehood,
a commemorative silver coin was issued dated 1969. The obverse has the letter “Shin” designed in the form of a candelabra. On the reverse is the legend, “And no man knoweth his place of burial.” These pieces were struck both in San Francisco and by S. Kretschmer & Sons of Jerusalem.
53. Liberation - In 1958, a Medal of Liberation was produced
and again in 196 1 . The obverse features a 7 - branched palm tree with two clusters and the reverse a facsimile of a Roman Judaea Capta coin They were struck in 1958 in copper and in 1961 in .935 fine silver in two sizes and again in 1962 in bronze and silver. This was the first medal of the State of Israel and was issued by the Tenth Anniversary of Israel Committee.
54. Tower and Stockade-In 1963, a medal was struck to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the settlement of Western Galilee. The obverse features the emblem of the Regional Council and a map of Western Galilee with three villages marked with their names and towers. The reverse shows an outline of a Tower and Stockade foundation. This medal was struck in bronze, weighs 114 grams and has a diameter of 59 mm. Designs were by Rothschild and Lippmann and Gabriel Neuman.
55. Dayan - A medal was issued honoring Moshe Dayan’s contri-
bution to the Six-Day War in I 967. His bust appears on the obverse with the legend, “Israel Counters Threat to Her Existence.” The reverse has a figure seated inside a Star of David with the legend, “How Shall We Sing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land.” The medal was struck in antique finish bronze and silver.
56. Jerusalem Reunified - In 1968 a 100-pound Jerusalem
commemorative gold piece was struck. The reverse shows the panorama of the reunified city of Jerusalem. It was designed by Yaakov Zim and struck in .800 fine gold, weighs 25 gms., with a diameter of 33 mm.
57. Museum in Jerusalem - 1964 saw the production of a coin
honouring the opening of the Israel Museum complex in Jerusalem. The obverse fcaturcs a replica of a column from Ramat Rahel. The reverse is the design of the Mu-seum buildings on Museum Hill. The coin was produced in the 5-pound denomination, in .900 fine silver, weighs 25 grams, with a diameter of 34mm. It was struck at the LaZecca Mint in Rome, Italy.
58. Israel Museum - A medal was also issued for the inaugu-
ration of thc Israel Museum in 1965. The obverse features a stylized design of the Museum Buildings and the reverse shows a 7-branched candelabra found in a second century A.D. synagogue. The medal was struck in both bronze and .935 fine silver, weighs 40 and 48 grams respectively, with a diameter of 45 mm. on both.
59. Pidyon Haben Shekel - In 1970, a Pidyon Haben Shekel
pertaining to the concept of redemption by which the father redeems his first-born son, was produced. The ob-verse features the Menorah and the reverse has a stylized rendering of the accepted motif of the Tables of Law. The coin was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 26 grams, with a diameter of 37 mm . Coins were struck at the government Mint in Jerusalem and some Proof pieces in San Francisco, California.
60. Pidyon Haben P-N-C Cuver - A P-N-C Cover was produced on
the day the Pidyon Haben coin was released, the stamp being a First-day issue as well. It was postmarked in Jerusalem 21-1-70, and a small issue was produced by PANart of Burbank, California.
61. Tower and Stockade Medal with Hebrew Legends - When the
new farmers and settlers came to Israel, they needed protection and this was the purpose of the Watchtower and Stockade. The obverse of the stockade medal issued in 1963 mentions three villages of Hanita, Eylon and Matzpba.
62. Hebraic Lettering on Medal - The reverse of the Para-
troopers medal has the Hebrew inscription, “We Called for Your Walls - Freedom, June 8, 1967.”
63. One-Pound - Hebrew Lettering-The one-pound coin of 1967
with all Hebrew lettering.
64. Mikveh Agricultural School-Mikveh Israel, 22nd Anni-
versary, coin issued in 1970 to commemorate the cente-nary of the first agricultural school in Israel founded in 1870. The coin was designed by Shlomo Rotem and was produced in the 10-pound denomination in .900 fine sil-ver, diameter 37 mm., weight 26 gm.
65. Hebrew University Library-In 1970, an unusual Judah Magnes
commemorative medal was issued. The designer was the outstanding sculptor, Victor Ries. The obverse has a Jerusalem scene and depicts the library of the Hebrew University on Mt. Scopus and the Shrine of the Book. It was issued in silver and bronze.
66. Bank of Israel - In 1964, on the tenth anniversary of the
Bank of Israel, a medal was issued for its employees and presented to them by David Horowitz, the Governor of the Bank. The obverse has a double cornucopia and the re-verse the dates, 1954-l 964, in an incused square. The medal was issued in silver, weighs 20 gms. and has a diam-eter of 30mm.
67. Shavit (Hebrew for Cornet) - A Shavit (comet) medal was
issued in l 96 1 in bronze and in 1962 in .935 fine silver.
It was struck in honor of Israel’s meteorological rocket and was issued to scientists and workers on the project. It was designed by Jacob Zim and minted by S. Kretschmer & Sons, Jerusalem.
68. Science in the Service of Peace (reverse) - Shavit medal
was struck in 1962 and the reverse has the inscription, “Science in the Service of Peace.”
69. Meteorological Rocket (obverse) -The obverse of the same
medal features a 7-branched Menorah with a rocket soaring upward. It was struck in bronze and .935 fine silver, with the silver in two sizes.
70. Trade Coins of Israel- Commercial coins of Israel in the
1 agora, 5 agorot, 10 agorot, 25 agorot, one-half pound, and one-pound denominations. All of these coins have symbols that go back to ancient times.
71. Abraham -The Abraham medal is one in a series of the
Medallic History of the Jewish People. It was designed by Oscar Harris and sculptured by Gilroy Roberts, struck at the Franklin Mint. It was produced in bronze and sterling silver.
72. Solomon’s Temple-The medal of Solomon’s Temple is another
medal in the series of the Medallic History of the Jewish People and was issued by the Judaic Heritage Society. The obverse features the Temple of Solomon and the reverse says, “The Temple originally built by Solomon on Mt. Moriah,” etc.
73. Palm Tree - 10 Agorot Trade coin with palm tree.
74. Temple-The reverse of the Jerusalem coin-medal features an
Ark for the Scrolls of the Law.
75. Lyre - 25 Agorot Trade coin features the ancient musical
instrument, the lyre.
76. Menorah -The Menorah appears on the obverse of the B’nai
B’rith Presentation medal. All of the last four coins and medals feature the religious symbols of ancient days.
77. Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center-In 1960 and
again in 1961, a medal was struck commemorating the Hadassah Medical Center. It was designed by Miriam Karoli. The obverse features a nurse holding a child; the reverse has a replica of the Hadassah Medical Center. In 1960 the bronze was struck weighing 115 gms. with a diameter of 59 mm. and in 1961, it was struck in .935 fine silver, with a weight of 30 gms. and a diameter of 35 mm.
78. Stylized Pomegranates -The one-Israeli pound features
three stylized pomegranates on the obverse. The design is taken from the ancient shekel and half-shekel (obverse).
79. Cluster of Grapes-The American Jewish Congress medal
shows two men carrying a huge cluster of grapes on the obverse. The medal was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms. with a diameter of 59 mm. and was issued in 1962.
80. Jerusalem - Commemorating Israel’s Anniversary of its
Independence, a coin was struck featuring Jerusalem. The obverse has a replica of the Bar Kochba silver sela on which appears a 4-columned facade, thought to be that of the Temple. The reverse shows a panorama of the reunified City of Ierusalem, and was designed by Yaakov Zim. The medal was struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 26 grams with a diameter of 37 mm. It was struck in the 10-pound denomination.
81. Caesarea - A coin-medal featuring Caesarea, famous for
its archeology, was produced in 1965 in bronze and .935 fine silver. The obverse gives a stylized impression of the city and the reverse features a facsimile of an ancient coin of Caesarea. The coin was designed by Mordechai Gumpel and Alex Berlyne.
82. Hebrew Union College-In 1963, a medal was issued to
signify the completed construction of the Biblical and Archeological School of the Hebrew Union College. The obverse has the inscription, “Meeting of the Board of Governors Jerusalem, March 24-31, 1963.” The reverse features the Menorah. The medal was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms., with a diameter of 59 mm.
83. Bnei Beraq Talmudic Colleges - A 25th Anniversary medal
was struck for the town of Bnei Beraq in 1961. It was designed by Josef Bass. The obverse shows the town’s Coat of Arms and the sun rising between two hills. The reverse has the Menorah, the emblem of the State of Israel, with a curved olive branch to the right. The medal was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms. and has a diameter of 59 mm.
84. Jaffa Jaffa is one of the world’s oldest cities and a
coin - medal was issued for the city in 1965. The obverse features Jonah’s whale carrying a dwelling on its back. The reverse has a facsimile of an ancient coin of Jaia. The medal was struck in both bronze and .935 fine silver and both metals have a 45 mm. diameter.
85. Ashkelon - In 1965, an Ashkelon coin-medal was issued
as one of the Historical Cities of Israel series. The obverse has a Corinthian capital and modern public buildings. The reverse has a facsimile of an ancient bronze coin of Ashkelon. It was struck in bronze and .935 fine silver, weighing 40 and 48 gms. respectively. The diameter is 45 mm. on both.
86. Golda Meir - Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel - no
coin or medal could be located of this famous Israeli leader.
87. Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself - A Terra Sancta Medal
especially designed for pilgrims and visitors to the Holy Land was struck in 1963. It was designed by Miriam Karoli. The obverse has a map of the Holy Land in relief and the reverse has the legend, “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.” It was struck in bronze, .935 silver in two sizes and .916.6 gold. One was presented to Pope Pius VI on his visit to the Holy Land, in a special striking of 22 carat gold.
88. Trade Fair-In 1964, on the occasion of the opening of the
Tel Aviv International Trade Fair, a medal was struck that was designed by Dodo Shenhav. The obverse features a map of the world with all roads leading to Israel. It was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms., with a diameter of 59 mm.
89. The First Certified Coin Covers of Israel-The first Certi-
90: fied Coin Covers of Israel, combining the stamp and coin
hobbies, were produced on 2-20-68 and postmarked in Jerusalem. No. 89 uses the one-pound coin and No. 90, the 10-agorot coin. The Star of David appears on all of the 1968 covers.
91. Israel Certified Coin Covers of l969 - Certified Coins
92. were produced in 1969 on 12-9-68 by the 99 Company of San
Clemente, California, the official date of the release of the 1969 Specimen Sets. No. 91 features the 10-agorot coin and No. 92 has the one-half pound coin. The 10-agorot was postmarked in Bethlehem and the one-half pound in Jericho.
93. Levi Eshkol P-N-C Cover-The PANart Company of Burbank,
California produced a Levi Eshkol P-N-C Cover on 3-11-70, and it was postmarked in Jerusalem. The medal has a fine likeness of the former Prime Minister of Israel.
94. Levi Eshkol - Levi Eshkol served as Prime Minister of
Israel during the Six-Day War in June, 1967, and a medal was struck honoring him on his visit to the United States in 1968. It was designed by Ralph J. Menconi and struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The obverse shows a bust of the Prime Minister and the reverse a map of Israel.
95. Herzl-In 1960, a 20-pound gold piece was produced to
celebrate the centenary of Theodor Herzl. The obverse features the Menorah and the reverse has a portrait of Herzl. They were struck in .916.6 fine gold, weighs 7.988 gms, and have a diameter of 22 mm.
96. Moses-One of a series in the Judaic Heritage Society is
a medal of Moses Holding the Ten Commandments. It is slightly larger than a silver dollar and is 39 mm. size. It was struck in bronze and sterling silver.
97. History’s Historian, Josephus-The Medallic History of the
Jewish People series had a medal struck by the Judaic Heritage Society. It honored Josephus, the famous his-torian and unrivalled source of information on the history of the Jews. It was struck in bronze and silver.
98. A shdod Port - On the occasion of the opening of the Port
of Ashdod, a medal was struck for presentation in 1966. It was designed by the Shamir Bros. The obverse shows a ship in the harbor with lighthouse in the background. The reverse has the emblems of the five ports of Israel. It was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms. with a diameter of 59 mm.
99. Israel Institute of Petroleum - In 1966, a medal was
struck for participants in the opening ceremony of the Israel Institute of Petroleum Building. The obverse features the building and the reverse is identical except that the lettering is in Hebrew. It was struck in bronze, weighs 120 gms., with a diameter of 59 mm.
100. Chaim Weizmann - In 1968, a Certified Coin Cover was
issued on 20-2-68. The stamp used features the first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann: The coin used was the 5-agorot coin, which was released on that day.
1O1. Housing - Refinery - Oil - A State of Israel Bonds medal
of 1965 features on the reverse - Housing, Refinery and Oil Pipeline Developments. The obverse has the inscrip-tion, For Service in the Cause of Israel’s Development.” It was designed by Nathan Karp and struck in bronze and silver.
102. Fighters for a Free and Independent Israel - In 1959, a
medal was struck to commemorate the gallantry of those who fought to establish an independent Israel-the Medal of Valour. It was designed by Rothschild and Lippmann. The obverse features a sword with an olive branch, em-blem of the Israel Defense Army. The reverse shows a roaring lion statue at Tel-Hai. It was also re-struck in 1962 in .935 fine silver. In 1959 it was struck in copper and .935 fine silver.
103. Lord Balfour - In 1967, a Balfour Declaration Medal was
issued. The obverse has a portrait of Lord Balfour and
the reverse, an ancient olive tree, with the legend, “To
Give Thee This Land to Inherit.” It was designed by Paul
Vincze and was struck in three metals - bronze, .935
fine silver, and .917 fine gold.