Chapter V
State Medals
&
Official Medals
Page 7
1991 - 1995

1991

GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES - "SHIN-BET"

Type II
Official Medal
(not sold to public)
1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

XXXALLOYXXX

Ø
XMMX

WT.
XxGR.xX

EDGE

&

XXXXXXXXXMARKINGSXXXXXXXXX

XXXXMINTXXXX

MINTAGE

REMARKS

XVALUEX
USD

xxSHEQELxx

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-1.1

364.1

5751

1991

tombac s-p*

59

98.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E)

1,086

*silver plated

550.00

The General Security Service (GSS), known outside Israel by its acronym "Shin-Bet" (the first letters of the partial Hebrew name Sherut Bitahon), is Israel's internal intelligence and security agency. It protects the State against terrorism, sabotage, espionage and other security threats, for instance originating from the Palestinian Authority or areas under Israeli military control. Almost all operations of the GSS are shrouded in mystery. Because of its preventive actions, many deadly terrorist assaults on Israel and its civilian population have been foiled since its foundation in mid-1948, only several months after Israel became independent. The GSS is also known for its competence in pursuing and apprehending of terror suspects and perpetrators of terrorist outrages against Israel, both the actual terrorists and their handlers.

The "Shin-Bet" medal's obverse has two varieties; one with the words "State of Israel" and without the State emblem, and the other without the name "State of Israel but with the State emblem. On both obverses appears the Hebrew name Sherut Bitahon Clali (General Security Service), from which the better known acronym "Shin-Bet" is derived.
The common reverse depicts the motto of the GSS, "Defender that shall not be seen".
All medals were issued for the exclusive use of the GSS, and its issuance was not published by the IGCMC.

PESACH - PASSOVER

State Medal

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

XXXALLOYXXX

Ø
XMMX

WT.
XxGR.xX

EDGE

&

XXXXXXXXXMARKINGSXXXXXXXXX

XXXXMINTXXXX

MINTAGE

REMARKS

XVALUEX
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-2.1

365.1

15191599

5751

1991

tombac

59

98.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

15.00

1991-2.2

cu-ni

39

plain

Hecht

15.00

1991-2.3

365.2

25191371

silver .935

37

26.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

1991-2.4

365.3

35191187

gold .750

18

4.4

reeded

Hecht

Also issued as pendant

250.00

The Exodus from Egypt is mentioned 160 times in the Bible, and the commandments of the Torah are all connected with it. It is mentioned in the daily prayers because of its significance as the formative event which moulded the character of the Jewish people as a nation. Pesach (Passover), the feast which commemorates the Exodus, is also called "Festival of Freedom" and "Spring Festival", and celebrates renewal in nature and the human spirit. Families assemble around the Seder table and read the Haggada, a collection of stories and prayers commemorating the Exodus. Symbolic foods on the Seder Plate include Matza (unleavened bread) and bitter herbs, a symbol of slavery. The Cup of Elijah evokes the prophet, herald of the Messiah.

The obverse of the medal is graced by the Seder Plate, depicting the Cup of Elijah and the six symbolic foods of the Seder: the shank bone of a lamb, haroset (a sweet, dark-colored, lumpy paste made of fruits and nuts), bitter herbs, parsley, an egg, and horseradish. The word "Pesach" appears in Hebrew and "Passover" in English.
On the reverse appear figures symbolizing the passage from slavery to freedom with a Matza in the background. On each side of the Matza is one of the four words of deliverance from Exodus 6:6-7 "I will bring you out; I will rid you out of their bondage; I will redeem; I will take you (to me for a people)".

KING DAVID

BY MARC CHAGALL

State Medal

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-3.1

366.1

15192707

5751

1991

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), © ADGRPARIS 1991, ser. #

Hecht

3,000

70.00

366.2

15192901

5753

1993

copper

190

750.00

?

Hecht

2,450

Issued in frame

250.00

366.3

25191903

5753

1993

silver .999

190

600.00

?

Hecht

500

Issued in frame

700.00

366.4

25192505

5751

1991

silver .999

50

62.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999 (H+E), © ADGRPARIS 1991, ser. #

Kretschmer

1,500

100.00

366.5

25192262

5751

1991

silver .999

26

10.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999 (H+E), © ADGRPARIS 1991, ser. #

Gov't Mint

2,000

Also issued in frame

30.00

366.6

35192387

5751

1991

gold .9166

38

33.93

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-916 (H+E), © ADGRPARIS 1991, ser. #

Credit Gold

2,500

1,800.00

366.7

35192248

5751

1991

gold .750

24

10.36

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-750 (H+E), © ADGRPARIS 1991, ser. #

Gov't Mint

2,500

Also issued in frame

500.00

"The Entry into Jerusalem" is one of the works in the tapestry adorning the Knesset, Israel's parliament. After King David established his capital in Jerusalem, he and the Israelites brought the Ark of the Covenant into the city in a joyous procession "with all manner of instruments... with harps and with psalteries and with timbrels and with sistra and with cymbals". Around the figure of David dancing and playing the lyre before the Ark, Marc Chagall unites the past, present and future of the people of Israel in a colorful and exquisite composition. Chagall blends David and his procession harmoniously with Hassidim in kaftans and pioneers and landscapes and symbols ranging from biblical times to the period of the modern state.
 

The medal's obverse shows a colored lithograph depicting King David playing the lyre and dancing, taken from Chagall's drawing "The Entry into Jerusalem". Around him, figures from the past and present dance and are joyful. The artist's signature appears in English, and "King David" in Hebrew and English.
A seven-branched candelabrum appears ob the reverse, a detail from Chagall's mosaic in the Knesset, with the artist's signature in Hebrew.

The reverse of both 190 mm copper and silver versions is plain.

ROSH HASHANA - NEW YEAR

State Medal

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-4.1

367.1

15193591

5751

1991

tombac

59.0

98.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

15.00

367.2

15193390

tombac

38.5

30.2

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

15.00

367.3

cu-ni

39.0

plain

Hecht

15.00

367.4

25193373

5751

1991

silver .935

37.0

26.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

367.5

35191187

5751

1991

gold .750

18.0

4.4

reeded

Gov't Mint

Also issued as pendant

250.00

"Blow the Shofar at the new moon, at the full moon on our feast day. For this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob' (Psalms 81). This passage describes Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. This is the Day of Judgment, but also a festival which reminds us that we all desire the merit of being inscribed for a sweet, healthy and prosperous year. Rosh Hashana falls on "Rosh Chodesh", the beginning of the month, when the new moon is not yet visible. The Shofar, a ram's horn, blown on this day, echoes the call to repentance and message of judgment. Prayers and customs associated with this day, such as eating pomegranates and apples dipped in honey, are symbols of sweetness and meritous deeds which all hope the New Year will bring.

The obverse shows in the center within a round frame with crown on top, in the form of a pomegranate, the Hebrew words "Rosh Hashana" in stylized letters. Around the circumference appears the Hebrew Rosh Hashana wish "Let the New Year begin with its blessings", and "Rosh Hashana" in English.

The reverse depicts a Jew wrapped in a Talit (prayer shawl) blowing the Shofar. Above, along the circumference, are the words "Happy New Year" in Hebrew and English, and below the Hebrew words "day of blowing the Shofar".

BANK HAPOALIM - HAIFA

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-5.1

368.1

15925467

5751

1991

tombac

45

40

I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

4,006

60.00

368.2

25926344

silver .935

34

22

I.G.C.M.C., SILVER 935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

2,210

80.00

Bank Hapoalim, one of Israel's two largest banking conglomerates, commissioned this Haifa medal as one of a series of three, in honor of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa.

The obverse depicts the emblem of Bank Hapoalim surrounded by symbols of various fields of Israeli activity; industry, agriculture, transportation, science and construction. In the lower portion, along the circumference, the inscription "Bank Hapoalim" appears in Hebrew and English.
The reverse shows a view of Haifa. The word "Haifa" is inscribed in Hebrew and English.

WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-6.1

15928598

5751

1991

tombac

59

98

I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,161

40.00

The World Conference on Soviet Jewry was created by the Liaison Office of the Foreign Ministry in 1971 at the Brussels Conference, as a means of increasing the national struggle to free Soviet Jewry. The Conference, which became a mass movement, united Jewish organizations, communities and committees in Israel and around the world. The varied activities of the Conference assisted Israel in leading this struggle.

On the obverse is depicted the symbol of the conference, a circle of five dancers creating a Star of David figure. The right side of the circle is open and a hand is extended to two figures, symbol of absorption of immigration. The text reads: "world conference on soviet jewry" in Hebrew and English.
The reverse shows horizontal lines resembling prison cell bars, with a sun behind them, symbol of the siege of Soviet Jewry, and the inscription "Let My People Go".

INCOME TAX COMMISSION

50^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

 1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-7.1

370.1

25927340

5751

1991

silver .935

34

22

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, SILVER 935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

1,292

50.00

 Income tax was first introduced in 1941 under British mandatory rule, and in 1991 it  celebrated its 50th anniversary.

On the obverse the Hebrew inscription reads: "50 Years of the Income Tax Commission in Land of Israel", emblem of the Commission, and the years "1941-1991 / 5701-5751".
On the reverse appears the biblical text "and King Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel" (I Kings 5:27).

CHIEF RABBINATE OF ISRAEL

70^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1991 / 5751

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-8.1

15929594

5751

1991

tombac

59

98

I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

998

55.00

On the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel in 1921 by the Rishon leZion, Rabbi Ya'acov Meir and Rabbi Avraham Yitzhaq HaCohen Kook, Minister of Religious Affairs Prof. Avner Shaki established a national committee headed by Rabbi Attorney Bubleil Zuriel with the participation of rabbis and public figures. Activities aimed at bringing the Israeli public closer to the world of the Rabbinate included a movie describing the history of the Rabbinate, a special exhibit about the Rabbinate, study days for educators and students from all sectors, an expedition of rabbis to various communities, and quizzes about the Rabbinate for student participation were among the activities undertaken.

The obverse depicts Heichal Shlomo, the home of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. To the left is the State emblem and the text "70 Years to the Chief Rabbinate 5681-5751", and near the top "Chief Rabbinate of Israel". The biblical passage near the bottom rim reads: "According to the law which they shall teach thee" (Deuteronomy 17:11).

On the reverse appears a stylized Menorah combined with the Tablets of the Covenant, with above them the scales of justice. Along the top rim the biblical text reads: "They shall teach Jacob Thine ordinances, and Israel Thy law" (Deuteronomy 33:10).

EVERLASTING COVENANT

BY YAACOV AGAM

 State Medal

1991 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-9.1

372.1

15194597

5752

1991

tombac

59

98

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

2,204

65.00

372.2

25194507

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,291

100.00

372.3

25194264

silver .999

26

10

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

759

Also issued as pendant

50.00

372.4

35194305

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-750, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

494

800.00

372.5

35194224

gold .585

22

7

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-585, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

810

Also issued as pendant

200.00

The colorful rainbow symbolizes the covenant between all creatures and their Maker made with Noah immediately after the Flood. Man pledged to adhere to certain basic and universal moral principles, in return for which God promised never again to destroy all life from the face of the earth. "God said to Noah...'This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth'" (Genesis 9:12). The "Everlasting Covenant" medal by Yaacov Agam depicts a brightly colored rainbow symbolizing mankind's personal link with the Creator. A small protrusion at the center allows the medal to spin rapidly on a smooth surface, expressing perpetual motion and flux, the essence of life.
 

A multicolored rainbow with a spiral in the background adorns the medal's obverse. The words "Everlasting Covenant" appear in Hebrew and English.
The reverse depicts a map of the world within a circle, with Jerusalem at the center. The words "The world is built by love" appear in Hebrew and English, as well as the author's signature.

TEL AVIV - NEW YORK

State Medal

1991 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-10.1

373.1

15196701

5752

1991

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

5,000

15.00

373.2

25196509

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

3,500

70.00

373.3

35196357

gold .9166

33

30

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-916.6 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

1,500

1,500.00

Tel Aviv and New York have much in common, including bustle, color, entertainment, fashion, cultural life. The connection between the two cities has existed for over 85 years. When a handful of Jews dreamed of establishing Tel Aviv as a model Jewish town early in this century, they imagined it developing as the Israeli New York. Akiva Aryeh Weiss, who led the group that initiated Tel Aviv, even then compared it in a pamphlet to New York. Since then, New York has left its mark on the life of Tel Aviv in many and varied spheres, primarily in the arts, culture and entertainment, but in architecture and business as well.

The obverse shows Dani Karavan's white square with the coastline and skyline of Tel Aviv in the background. Above are the words "Tel Aviv-Yafo" in Hebrew and English.
The skyline of New York and the Statue of Liberty are depicted on the reverse. "New York" is inscribed in Hebrew and "New York City" in English.

DIRECT PEACE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND ITS NEIGHBOURS

 State Medal

1991 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1991-11.1

374.1

15197595

5752

1991

tombac

59

98

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

12.00

374.2

25177505

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

70.00

374.3

35197303

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-750 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

750.00

The Madrid Conference was hosted by the government of Spain and co-sponsored by the USA and the USSR. It convened on 30th October 1991 and lasted for three days. It was an early attempt by the international community to start a peace process through direct overt negotiations involving Israel and the Palestinians as well as Arab countries including Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. Even though peace with Lebanon, Syria and the Palestinian Authority remains elusive until this day, a major benefit of the conference and the process is the greatly increased number of countries which recognize and have some degree of diplomatic relations with it - nearly doubling - in particular the major powers of China and India and some even in the Arab world, like Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco and Mauritania, along with the decline of the Arab boycott and economic relations with some of the Arab countries. Approximately three years later Jordan would sign a separate peace treaty with Israel.

On the obverse appears the inscription "Direct peace negotiations between Israel and its neighbours" in Hebrew, English and Arabic, along with an olive branch.
The reverse symbolizes parts of a jigsaw puzzle which are beginning to come together. Four pieces in the center carry the word 'Peace" in Hebrew, English, Arabic and Latin.

1992

EXPULSION FROM SPAIN

500^TH ANNIVERSARY

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-1.1

375.1

15195593

5752

1992

tombac

59

98.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

4,817

15.00

375.2

25195503

5752

1992

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

2,134

70.00

375.3

35195351

5758

1998

gold .9166

35

30.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-916.6 (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

944

1,600.00

375.4

35195246

5752

1992

gold .750

24

10.36

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-750 (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

640

750.00

One thousand five-hundred years of Jewish life in Spain came to an end in 1492 with the expulsion of the Jews. Throughout those 15 centuries, under Roman, Visigoth, Moslem and Christian rule, Spanish Jewry cultivated a community life unparalleled in cultural achievement and richness. Creative activity flourished among Hebrew linguists, Bible exegetists, poets and philosophers, including Ibn Gabirol, Yehuda Halevi, and Ibn Ezra and rabbis such as Isaac Alfassi and Joseph Ibn Migash. The Inquisition aimed at eradicating all hope of returning to Judaism among forced converts to Christianity. This led to the order of expulsion, signed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella on March 31,1492, and the expulsion of some 200,000 Jews from Spain.

On the obverse of the medal appears a map of the Iberian peninsula, illustrating the expulsion with arrows showing the routes taken by the refugees and a sailing ship typical of the period. Below the map is the passage "I SHALL NOT DIE BUT LIVE" in Hebrew and English. Around the circumference, above, the words "500 ANOS DE LA EXPULSION" in Hebrew and Spanish; below, "1492-1992.5252-5752".
The reverse shows a wall from the 14th century Shmuel Halevi Abulafia Synagogue of Toledo with inscribed Psalms. On the right, a Jew in the traditional costume of the Moslem period, the seal of Todros Halevi and, in the background, the Kabbalistic spheres. Below, the verse "My heart longed for the courtyards of the Lord" (Psalm 84:2) in Hebrew.

IN MEMORY OF THE CONCENTRATION AND DEATH CAMPS

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-2.1

376.1

15198703

5752

1992

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

20.00

376.2

25198501

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

70.00

376.3

35198309

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-750 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

750.00

The Nazi extermination industry operated in many ways. Its most efficient and ghastly manifestations were concentration and death camps. In January 1942, at Wannsee near Berlin, Adolf Eichmann, Reinhardt Heydrich and other senior Nazi officials met to coordinate the "Final Solution" to the 'Jewish Problem," deciding upon the construction of death camps and murder by asphyxiation by Zyklon B poison gas in specially constructed chambers. Most of these camps were situated in Poland. Jews were deceptively welcomed to the sound of an orchestra. Numbers were tattooed on their arms, the healthy worked and those less fit were murdered. In the midst of even these infernal conditions, there were manifestations of solidarity, compassion and resistance among the inmates.
 

The images of six children at Auschwitz on the medal's obverse symbolize the 6 million victims. Around the circumference appear the words "in memory of the concentration and death camps 1942-1992" in Hebrew above and in English below.
The reverse depicts an electrified barbed wire fence, a watch tower against a background of shacks and rising smoke. The names of the six death camps: "TREBLINKA, CHELMNO, AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU, MAIDANEK, SOBIBOR, BELZEC" in Hebrew and Latin letters.

KALANIOT - POPPIES

BY SHOSHANA DAMARI

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-3.1

377.1

15199597

5752

1992

tombac

59

98.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

30.00

377.2

25199507

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

70.00

377.3

25199264

silver .999

26

10.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

20.00

377.4

35199224

gold .585

22

7.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-585 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

Also issued as pendant

250.00

377.5

35199143

gold .750

14

2.05

reeded

Kretschmer

Issued as pendant

120.00

Shoshana Damari was born in Damar in Yemen. When she was one year old, she emigrated with her family to Israel. At the age of thirteen, she began her artistic career at the Shulamit Studio under the direction of the late Shlomo Bosmi, whom she later married. Her warm, deep voice and vivacious personality quickly made her a popular performer. The best composers wrote songs for her; Moshe Wilenski composed some of her most popular songs, including "Kalaniot" (Poppies) and "The Little Shepherdess of the Valley" which are featured on this medal. Shoshana Damari began to paint in 1973. Her painting "Poppies" is featured on this medal. Damari was awarded the Israel Prize for her life's work in 1988.

On the obverse appears "Poppies", a painting by Shoshana Damari, in miniature color lithograph. Below, along the circumference, the artist's signature and the word "kalaniot" in Hebrew to the left and in English to the right. Medals in Diameters 14 mm., 22 mm. and 26 mm. with different lithograph.
The reverse depicts a shepherdess, illustrating Shoshana Damari's famous song. The words "THE LITTLE SHEPHERDESS" appear along the circumference with the signature of Shoshana Damari.

LAG B'OMER - 33^RD DAY OF THE OMER

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-4.1

378.1

15200592

5752

1992

tombac

59

98.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

15.00

1992-4.2

25200374

silver .935

37

26.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, SILVER 935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

1992-4.3

35200180

gold .750

18

4.40

reeded

Kretschmer

250.00

Lag B'Omer is the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49 day period of counting which begins the second night of Pesach and ends with Shavuot. The holiday is day upon which the Tana Rabbi Simeon Bar Yochai died. According to tradition, this day, upon which his soul was lifted to the highest spiritual level, and the Book of the Zohar was written, is one of great joy. It is marked with bonfires, celebration, song and dance, and prayer that Bar Yochai's soul protect all the people of Israel. On the night of Lag B'Omer, the land is filled with the light of bonfires. Children play with bows and arrows, weddings and other celebrations are resumed and haircutting and shaving, prohibited during the Counting of the Omer, are permitted.
 

The medal's obverse depicts a stylized bonfire crowned by seven flames signifying the seven weeks of the Counting of the Omer. Below, a wedding ring, and along the circumference, the words "LAG B'OMER" in Hebrew and Latin letters.
The reverse shows the hall of the tomb of Rabbi Simeon Bar Yochai. To the left, the flames of a bonfire. Above, in Hebrew, the inscription "Celebration of R. Simeon Bar Yochai".

JERUSALEM REUNITED

25^TH ANNIVERSARY

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

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EDGE

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MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-5.1

379.1

15201700

5752

1992

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

20.00

1992-5.2

25201508

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

70.00

1992-5.3

35201306

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G 750 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

750.00

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem, the people of Israel makes a covenant with its eternal capital city, as was done 2,450 years earlier by Nehemiah and the returnees from exile in Babylon. The present Covenant is signed in special ceremonies by Jewish leaders in Israel and abroad. This medal is a tangible symbol of the Covenant. Each of us can fulfill the passage engraved upon it, which is also this year's slogan" "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem".

On the medal's obverse appear landmarks of old and new Jerusalem within the outline of the Dove of Peace. Along the circumference, the words JERUSALEM REUNITED", 1967-1992 5727-5752 and, in Hebrew, the passage 'Jerusalem - built as a city that is bound firmly together" and the source, "Psalm 122".
The reverse shows the emblem of the reunification and the passage "PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM", in Hebrew in the center, and in Arabic and English along the circumference.

500^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
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EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-6.1

380.1

15202706

5752

1992

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,888

20.00

1992-6.2

25202504

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,070

70.00

1996-6.3

35202302

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G 750 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

390

750.00

In 1492, Christopher Columbus decided to follow a dream: with his three boats, the stubborn sailor sailed west to explore the riches of the east. The voyage of 1492 led to a discovery which changed reality forever - a new world was discovered, holding a new promise for humanity and opening the gates to freedom and progress. It is an irony of history that the same rulers who sent Columbus on his journey that year expelled the Jews from their country, Spain, and that after long years of wandering, many of them and their descendants found refuge in the new world opened by Columbus. This is the thread connecting the Jewish people with the dream of one man. It gives the anniversary special relevance to the people of Israel.
 

The medal's obverse depicts one of Columbus' three ships, sails billowing, entering the Gulf of Mexico. A map of the American continent serves as background. In the lower portion, the biblical passage reads: "Through the paths of the seas" and its source "Psalms 8:9", in Hebrew and English.

The reverse shows the Statue of Liberty and symbols of America: skyscrapers, Edison's first electric lamp, a rocket on its way to the moon, nuclear atom, suspension bridge, airplane, and a Coca Cola bottle, as well as the years 1492 - 1992 and the inscription "THE NEW WORLD" in Hebrew and English.

CAMEO OF LOVE

BY YOSSEL BERGNER

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-7.1

381.1

15203702

5752

1992

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

3,500

20.00

1992-7.2

25203500

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

2,000

70.00

1992-7.3

25203267

silver .999

26

10^.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

2,000

Also issued as pendant

20.00

1992-7.4

35203382

gold .9166

38

33.93

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-916.6 (H+E), ser. #

950

1,800.00

1992-7.5

35203227

gold .585

24

7.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G 585 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

700

Also issued as pendant

300.00

The enchanting artwork of Yossel Bergner graces this medal. Bergner was born in Vienna in 1920 and spent his youth in Warsaw. At age 17 he emigrated to Australia, thus escaping the fate of many European Jews. Notwithstanding, Warsaw and the Holocaust leave their marks on his work. Bergner served in the Australian Army during the war. After the war, he received a scholarship to study art in Melbourne. He later spent several years in Paris, where he claims to have discovered color. After a period in Canada, he immigrated to Israel. In 1980, he received the Israel Prize for Art.

Obverse:
Color lithograph of work by Yossel Bergner depicting a clown holding flowers. "Cameo of Love" in Hebrew and English with artist's signature in Hebrew.
Reverse:
Relief of work by Yossel Bergner, showing a clown on a wooden horse. Artist's signature in English at bottom.

SUCCOT - FEAST OF TABERNACLES

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
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EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-8.1

382.1

15204596

5752

1992

tombac

59

98.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

15.00

1992-8.2

25204378

silver .935

37

26.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, SILVER 935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

1992-8.3

35204184

gold .750

18

4.40

reeded

Kretschmer

250.00

Succot (Feast of Tabernacles) is known as the "Time of Our Rejoicing," marking the culmination of the period of introspection, the Days of Repentance. Succot is also known as the "Season of the Harvest". The feature of this holiday are the succot, temporary dwellings resembling those in which our forefathers dwelt following the Exodus from Egypt. It is customary to invite guests to the succot, including the Seven Divine Guests: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron and David. It is an obligation to acquire the Four Species: a palm frond, myrtle, willow and an etrog (a citrus fruit resembling a lemon), which are held together to symbolize the unity of the Jewish people. This is one of the three holidays of pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
 

Obverse:
The inscription "SUCCOT" in Hebrew and Latin letters is surrounded by four palm fronds, forming the outline of a succa, with two pomegranates above each frond.
Reverse:
The Four Species: Etrog, palm frond, myrtle and willow, with a curved ribbon joining them. Above, in Hebrew, the inscription "You shall rejoice on your festival".

SUPREME COURT I

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

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EDGE

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USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-9.1

383.1

15205704

5752

1992

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,381

20.00

1992-9.2

25205374

silver .935

37

26

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 935, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

967

50.00

1992-9.3

35205300

gold .750

30

15

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G 750 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

350

800.00

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial forum in the State of Israel and peak of the Judiciary branch of Israel's government. It is empowered to hear appeals on judgments of district, criminal, magistrates', religious and military courts and disciplinary tribunals. The Supreme Court exercises special jurisdiction when sitting as a High Court of Justice. The Supreme Court sits in a panel of three justices, or any greater uneven number. Certain matters are heard before a single justice. The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem was made possible by a contribution of the Rothschild Foundation and the initiative of the late Dorothy de Rothschild. This medal marks the dedication of the building in November 1992.

Obverse:
The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem and the State emblem. The inscriptions "THE SUPREME COURT" and "ISRAEL' in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Reverse:
Hallway of the Supreme Court building, with Star of David at its end, symbolizing the justice which emanates from within. The verse "ZION SHALL BE REDEEMED BY JUSTICE" and the source "ISAIAH 1-27" in Hebrew and English.

SUPREME COURT II

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-10.1

384.1

15205209

5752

1992

bronze

118

368

plain

Kretschmer

400

Bronze casting, issued in frame

500.00

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial forum in the State of Israel and peak of the Judiciary branch of Israel's government. It is empowered to hear appeals on judgments of district, criminal, magistrates', religious and military courts and disciplinary tribunals. The Supreme Court exercises special jurisdiction when sitting as a High Court of Justice. The Supreme Court sits in a panel of three justices, or any greater uneven number. Certain matters are heard before a single justice. The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem was made possible by a contribution of the Rothschild Foundation and the initiative of the late Dorothy de Rothschild. This medal marks the dedication of the building in November 1992.

Obverse:
The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem and the State emblem. The inscriptions "THE SUPREME COURT" and "ISRAEL' in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Reverse:

State emblem; text around rim reads: Jerusalem 30th November 1992 (Hebrew, Arabic and English).

Issued exclusively for use by the Rothschild Foundation.

MENACHEM BEGIN

State Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

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WT.
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EDGE

&

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MINTAGE

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VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-11.1

385.1

15206700

5752

1992

tombac

70

140

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

3,104

20.00

1992-11.2

25206508

silver .999

50

60

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,648

70.00

1992-11.3

35206356

gold .9166

35

30

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, G-916.6 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

1,147

1,600.00

Menachem Begin was born in Brisk, Lithuania (then part of Poland) on August 16, 1913. In the Betar youth movement, he met and was deeply impressed by Ze'ev Jabotinsky, founder of the Jewish Legion in World War I and organizer of the Haganah defense to protect Jerusalem's Jews. Begin studied law at the University of Warsaw. At the outbreak of World War II, he worked feverishly to save Jews, was imprisoned by the Russians and was sentenced to eight years in Siberia. Freed after the Nazi invasion, he served in the Free Polish Army and thus arrived in Israel in 1942. He became head of the Etzel resistance in 1943, founded the Herut party, and as head of the Likud bloc was elected Prime Minister in 1977. Several months after Begin's election, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat made his historic visit to Israel, and in 1979 Israel' and Egypt signed a peace agreement. Menachem Begin died on March 9, 1992.

Obverse:
Portrait of Menachem Begin. Along the circumference is the caption "Commander of the Irgun Zvai Leumi, Prime Minister of the Government of Israel". To the right of the portrait is the sentence 'After my death I hope that I will be remembered, above all, as the person who prevented a civil war", and his signature in Hebrew and English. The dates 5673-5752.
Reverse:
Star of David and dove emerging from the left side of the star, breaking a steel chain. To the left of the star is the Hebrew inscription "freedom fighters hate war" and the name Menachem Begin in Hebrew. In English, the words "PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL . COMMANDER OF THE IRGUN . 1913-1992".

NATIONAL LIBRARY

100^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-12.1

45930452

5752

1992

cu-ni

45

42

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C. (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

510

50.00

The National and University Library was founded in 1892 on the 400th anniversary of the exile of the Jews from Spain. The library serves as the national library of the Jewish people and of the State of Israel, and as the main library of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The medal was issued exclusively for the National Library in the framework of its 100th anniversary celebrations, which included a special historical exhibition, a stamp series, and various activities with the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Obverse:
Shelves full of books; the inscription "100 YEARS»THE JEWISH NATIONAL & UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IN JERUSALEM" appears in English along the circumference and in Hebrew on the left side of the medal, with the years "1892-1992 5652-5752".
Reverse:
Sketch of the National Library in Jerusalem. Above along the circumference, in Hebrew, a passage from Daniel 1:17 with reference.

LEHI - 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDATION

&

AVRAHAM "YAIR" STERN - 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH

Official Medal

1992 / 5752

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-13.1

387.1

16131592

5753

1992

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C. (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

15.00

The Lochamei Herut Yisrael (Fighters for the Freedom of Israel), known by its Hebrew acronym Lehi, was founded in 1940 by Avraham Stern (code named "Yair") and those members of the Etzel underground organization who opposed Etzel's policy of suspending the struggle against British rule during World War II. Lehi continued this struggle. In February 1942 the British located Yair's hideout and he was killed. This was a serious setback to Lehi. Half a year later, Yitzhak Shamir reconstituted the organization and renewed the struggle. Many Lehi members were killed and detained by the British. Lehi joined the Israel Defense Forces with the establishment of the State. This medal commemorates both the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Lehi (1940-1990), and the 50th Anniversary of the death of Avraham Stern, "Yair" (1942-1992).

In the center of the obverse appears the text "50 years Lochamei Herut Yisrael". The English translation "50 years * Fighters for the Freedom of Israel * F.F.L." appears near the right rim, with the dates "1940-1990 * 5701-5751" near the bottom.

The reverse depicts a portrait of "Yair", Avraham Stern, and the text "Avraham Stern * Yair * Founder of F.F.I. in Hebrew and English. His dates of birth and death 5668-5702 and 1907-1942 appear in the center.

MY GIRL

State Medal

1992 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1992-14.1

35207124

5753

1992

gold .750

14.0

2.05

reeded

Kretschmer

120.00

1992-14.2

35207140

gold .585

12.5

1.00

reeded

Credit Gold

60.00

"May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter". When a daughter arrives in the world, the entire house fills with beauty and blessing. Thus the Jewish father blesses the newborn daughter: "O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely" (Song of Songs 2:12). The rabbi adds: "and he who blessed our matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah and Miriam the prophetess, and Abigail and Queen Esther daughter of Avichayil, shall bless this lovely girl, and her name shall be called..."

 
Obverse:

Stylized, multicolored rose. Along the circumference, above, the Hebrew passage "May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter"; below, in Hebrew, the source, "Ruth 3:10".
Reverse:
State emblem, inscription "ISRAEL and metal content mark: gold 585 on 12.5 mm. gold medal and gold 750 on 14 mm. gold medal. 12.5 mm. On the former, metal content is to the right, on latter, to the left of the State emblem.

1993

SHAVUOTH - PENTECOST

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

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WT.
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EDGE

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MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-1.1

389.1

15209596

5753

1993

tombac

59.0

98.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

15.00

1993-1.2

25209378

silver .935

37.0

26.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

1993-1.3

35209184

gold .750

18.0

4.4

reeded

Kretschmer

250.00

Shavuot is the shortest of the three holidays during which Jews made pilgrimage to the Temple. The other two, Passover and Sukkot, last a week each while Shavuot is but a single day. Despite this, pilgrims laden with first fruits made their way to Jerusalem, bringing figs, grapes and raisins, an ox with gilt horns leading the way. The people of Jerusalem would go out to greet the pilgrims and the Levites received them with song. Shavuot is the harvest holiday, as it says in Exodus 23:16: "You shall observe the festival of harvest, of the first fruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field". Nowadays, it is customary on this holiday to decorate the home with the seven species: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates.

Obverse:
Inscribed: "Time of the giving of our Torah" in Hebrew, with tablets of the covenant (Ten Commandments) incorporated. An ear of barley, an olive branch and a cluster of grapes. The word "SHAVUOT" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse:

Stylized field and figure harvesting. Lines made by harvesters in shape of stylized Star of David. Hebrew inscription. "You shall observe the feast of the first fruits".

YOM KIPPUR - DAY OF ATONEMENT

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
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EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-2.1

390.1

15210597

5753

1993

tombac

59.0

98.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

15.00

1993-2.1

25210379

silver .935

37.0

26.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

35.00

1993-2.2

35210185

gold .750

18.0

4.4

reeded

Gov't Mint

250.00

Yorn Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is unique in its holiness and purpose: forgiveness of each individual and of the Jewish people for their sins. This is the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance which begin with Rosh Hashana (the New Year). This is the only day during which worshippers in the synagogue wrap themselves in the prayer shawl for evening as well as morning prayer. The Torah declares that on Yom Kippur all sins will be forgiven (Leviticus 16:30), our Sages interpreted that only those sins made by man against the Lord will be pardoned, while those made against a fellow man will be forgiven only upon direct reconciliation. The closing prayer concludes with the blowing of the Shofar, a ram's horn.

Obverse:
A talit (prayer shawl) and the Hebrew words "repentance, prayer and charity". Below, along the circumference, the words "YOM KIPPUR" in Hebrew and Latin letters.
Reverse:
Engraving upon an Ark of the Covenant of the 14th century. In the center, the Hebrew inscription: "forgive a holy people on this sacred day". On either side of the ark, a shofar.

14^TH MACCABIAH

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
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WT.
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EDGE

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MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-3.1

391.1

15211593

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,236

15.00

1993-3.2

25211375

silver .935

37

26

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

1,025

40.00

1993-3.3

35211351

gold .9166

35

30

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G-916.6, ser. #

Kretschmer

411

1,500.00

The 14th Maccabiah Games took place in Israel from July 5th-15th, 1993, with the participation of some 5,500 Jewish athletes from 50 countries around the world. The Maccabiah is the largest Jewish sporting event. It was established in 1932 and continued after Israel achieved statehood. Now, for the first time since World War II, delegations from Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cuba and Aruba, are taking part. The 14th Maccabiah consisted of 34 types of competition, special events for veterans, a youth Maccabiah and games for the disabled. In addition to the sports, cultural events and trips designed to strengthen the bond between Israel and the Diaspora took place. The slogan of the 14th Maccabiah is "This Time Like No Other".

Obverse:
Symbol of the Maccabiah - a stylized Star of David creating the number "14". Along the circumference, the inscription "14th maccabiah israel 1993", in Hebrew and English.
Reverse:
Three runners with Jerusalem in the background. Passage "I HAVE GATHERED THEM TO THEIR OWN LAND" and source "EZEKIEL 39" appears in Hebrew along circumference above and in English on lower part of medal.

YOUTH

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

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MM

WT.
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EDGE

&

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MINTAGE

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VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-4.1

392.1

15212599

5753

1993

tombac

59.0

98.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

15.00

1993-4.2

25212371

silver .935

37.0

26.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, SILVER 935, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

2,608

35.00

1993-4.3

35212145

gold .750

14.0

2.05

reeded

Kretschmer

Issued as pendant

100.00

1993-4.4

35212129

gold .585

12.5

1.00

reeded

Kretschmer

Issued as pendant

50.00

Days of youth.
Riled with joys and laughs,
dreams and promise, beauty and romance.
Today's adventures...yesterday's memories.

Obverse:
Young couple dancing. Along the circumference at right, the passage "so are the children of one's youth" and the source "Psalms" in Hebrew.
Reverse:

Girl's head, with flowers held in hand. Along the circumference at bottom, in Hebrew, the words "as arrows in the hands of a mighty man". On the gold medal, this side is painted with enamel.

ELIJAH THE PROPHET

BY REUVEN RUBIN

(REUVEN RUBIN CENTENARY)

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-5.1

393.1

15213707

5753

1993

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,660

60.00

1993-5.2

25213505

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,000

90.00

1993-5.3

25213262

silver .999

26

10.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mnt

1,500

Also issued as pendant

50.00

1993-5.4

35213387

gold .9166

38

33.93

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 585, ser. #

Gov't Mint

830

1,800.00

1993-5.5

38213222

gold .585

22

7.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G-916.6, ser. #

Kretschmer

1,500

Also issued as pendant

250.00

Born in Romania in 1893, ReuvenRubin came to Israel in 1912 to study art at the Bezalel Academy. He remained in Jerusalem for one year, moved to Paris, then returned to Israel in 1922. His early works reflect Jewish renewal in Israel. Later, he depicted landscapes and stories from the Bible. Three albums of lithographs were published during the 1960s depicting King David, Visions of the Bible and the Prophets. Rubin did numerous portraits and self-portraits. An exhibition in honor of his 100th birthday entitled "Rubin - Self-Portrait" opened in 1993. Three works are depicted in this medal series: "Self Portrait with Olive Tree," "Elijah the Prophet" and Jonah in the Whale". A fourth, "Saul and David", appears on the reverse of each.

Obverse:

Color lithograph depicting Elijah the Prophet as he is carried to heaven in a chariot of fire drawn by horses of fire, Elisha grasping the edge of Elijah's cloak. To the right, the artist's signature in Hebrew and English. Below, along the circumference, the inscription "Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen
Reverse:

"Saul and David",  relief by Rubin, depicting young David playing the harp at Saul's feet. Inscribed "Saul and David" in Hebrew and English along the circumference.

JONAH AND THE WHALE

BY REUVEN RUBIN

(REUVEN RUBIN CENTENARY)

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
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EDGE

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MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-6.1

394.1

15214703

5753

1993

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,660

60.00

394.2

25214501

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,000

90.00

394.3

25214268

silver .999

26

10.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mnt

1,500

Also issued as pendant

50.00

394.4

35214383

gold .9166

38

33.93

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 585, ser. #

Gov't Mint

830

1,800.00

394.5

38214228

gold .585

22

7.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G-916.6, ser. #

Kretschmer

1,500

Also issued as pendant

250.00

Born in Romania in 1893, Reuven Rubin came to Israel in 1912 to study art at the Bezalel Academy. He remained in Jerusalem for one year, moved to Paris, then returned to Israel in 1922. His early works reflect Jewish renewal in Israel. Later, he depicted landscapes and stories from the Bible. Three albums of lithographs were published during the 1960s depicting King David, Visions of the Bible and the Prophets. Rubin did numerous portraits and self-portraits. An exhibition in honor of his 100th birthday entitled "Rubin - Self-Portrait" opened in 1993. Three works are depicted in this medal series: "Self Portrait with Olive Tree," "Elijah the Prophet" and Jonah in the Whale". A fourth, "Saul and David",  appears on the reverse of each.

Obverse:

Color lithograph depicting Jonah the Prophet in the belly of the whale in the depths of the sea. In the background, a ship and the sun. To the right, the artist's signature in Hebrew and English. Below, along the circumference, the Hebrew inscription "and my prayer came to you" and Jonah" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse:
"Saul and David",  relief by Rubin, depicting young David playing the harp at Saul's feet. Inscribed "Saul and David" in Hebrew and English along the circumference.

REUVEN RUBIN

SELF PORTRAIT

(REUVEN RUBIN CENTENARY)

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-7.1

395.1

15215903

5753

1993

copper

190

750.00

plain

Hecht

999

Uniface, issued in frame

200.00

395.2

15215709

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,660

60.00

395.3

15215903

silver .999

190

60000

plain

Hecht

666

Uniface, issued in frame

700.00

395.4

25215507

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

1,000

90.00

395.5

35215389

gold .9166

38

33.93

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 585, ser. #

Gov't Mint

830

1,800.00

Born in Romania in 1893, Reuven Rubin came to Israel in 1912 to study art at the Bezalel Academy. He remained in Jerusalem for one year, moved to Paris, then returned to Israel in 1922. His early works reflect Jewish renewal in Israel. Later, he depicted landscapes and stories from the Bible. Three albums of lithographs were published during the 1960s depicting King David, Visions of the Bible and the Prophets. Rubin did numerous portraits and self-portraits. An exhibition in honor of his 100th birthday entitled "Rubin - Self-Portrait" opened in 1993. Three works are depicted in this medal series: "Self Portrait with Olive Tree," "Elijah the Prophet" and Jonah in the Whale". A fourth, "Saul and David",  appears on the reverse of each.

Obverse - "Self Portrait"
Color lithograph of self-portrait of Rubin seated at his easel with olive tree and white dove in the background. Artist's signature in Hebrew and English. Along the circumference, the years 1893-1993; In Hebrew and in English, the inscription: "Reuven Rubin Centenary".
Reverse:

"Saul and David",  relief by Rubin, depicting young David playing the harp at Saul's feet. Inscribed "Saul and David" in Hebrew and English along the circumference.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN

100^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

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WT.
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EDGE

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MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-8.1

396.1

15931591

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,236

18.00

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) was established in 1893. It is the oldest national Jewish women's volunteer organization in America. It has 100,000 members in 500 communities throughout the United States. The organization provides assistance in the fields of education, legal aid and community services without regard for religion or race, in the United States and Israel, with special emphasis on women and children. Involvement of American Jewish women in Israel began in 1947, with scholarships to students at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since then, NCJW has provided support for educational .child welfare and other programs in Israel.

Obverse:

The logo "NCJW", below, "2nd Century Celebration 1893-1993". Along the circumference, above, "National Council of Jewish Women", below, "Daring to Make a Difference".
Reverse:
A Torah scroll with eternal light hanging below it. To the left, the initials "NCJW" in stylized, superimposed letters. To the right, "1893". Along the circumference above, the words "FAITH AND HUMANITY".

50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING

"50 YEARS FOR THE UPRISING IN WARSAW GHETTO"

Type I (spelling error)

Official Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-9.1

397.1

unlisted

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

?

150.00

397.2

unlisted

tombac a-p

59

98

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

?

aureate plated

180.00

397.3

unlisted

silver .999

50

60

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., S 999 (H+E), ser. #

?

250.00

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising the IGCMC prepared an Official Medal to be issued towards Holocaust Memorial Day 1993. After its initial release to the public, an English-language blunder was detected, the English text on the obverse reading: "50 YEARS FOR THE UPRISING IN WARSAW GHETTO. The error medal, both in tombac and silver, was hastily withdrawn, but a small quantity of error medals had already been distributed. Shortly thereafter a new corrected medal was issued (see Type II hereunder).

50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING

"50 YEARS SINCE THE UPRISING IN WARSAW GHETTO"

Type II (corrected)

Official Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-10.1

398.1

15934599

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

2,943

15.00

398.2

25934509

silver .999

50

60

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., S 999 (H+E), ser. #

560

150.00

In August 1940, some 450,000 Jews were packed into the narrow confines of the Warsaw Ghetto, which was surrounded by an 18 km wall. The gates in the wall were manned by German, Polish and Jewish police. During the first year and a half, 100,000 Jews died of hunger and disease. In July-September 1942, the Germans sent more than 300,000 Jews to death camps. In October 1942, two Jewish undergrounds were established: The Jewish Fighting Organization with 550 members, under the command of Mordecai Anielewicz, and the Jewish Military Union with about 250 fighters. Armed rebellion began April 19,1943, the eve of Passover, and continued over six weeks despite German armor. Most of the Jewish fighters were killed. The few survivors joined the partisans.

The obverse of the corrected medal depicts the corrected text "50 YEARS SINCE THE UPRISING IN WARSAW GHETTO" in Hebrew and English.

The reverse shows a Jewish fighter holding gun, with ruins in the background. Around the circumference, the inscription reads: "World conference of Federation of Jewish Fighters, partisans and camp inmates" in Hebrew and English.

LIBERATION IV

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
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WT.
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EDGE

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MINTAGE

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VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-11.1

399.1

25020261

5753

1993

silver .999

26

10.0

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S-999.9 (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

45.00

399.2

35020182

gold .750

18

4.4

Kretschmer

250.00

"IVDEA CAPTA" sestertius of Vespasian, struck in 71 AD to celebrate the victory in the Jewish Revolt.

In 1993 the IGCMC reissued its very first medal "Liberation". The first version was issued in 1958, version II was released in 1962, version III in 1988, and this is version IV. The Jewish rebellion which erupted in 66 AD and the destruction of the Second Temple four years later determined the fate of the Jewish people and its land for many generations to come. Despite Rome's military power and superiority of arms, Jewish fighters forced the Romans to mobilize even larger forces. Had the Romans not mobilized additional legions, the outcome may have been different. In honor of their victory, the Romans issued a series of victory coins depicting 'Judaea Capta" - a palm tree, the symbol of Judaea, next to a male or female Jewish prisoner. The State of Israel Liberation medal juxtaposes Israel's enslavement and liberation.

On the obverse appears a date palm with seven fronds and two clusters of fruit. To the right, a Jewish farmer plants a tree, symbol of liberated Israel, and to the left, a woman joyfully lifts up her child. The inscription "Israel liberated 1948" in inscribed in Hebrew and English.
The reverse depicts a replica of Roman coin of 71 CE, also depicting a date palm in the center. To the right of it, a mourning Jewess (symbolizing Judaea) sitting upon armor. To the left of the tree, a Roman soldier is depicted. "IVDEA CAPTA" and "SC" below (Judaea is captured - by decision of the Senate). In the modern setting around the replica are the words 'JUDAEA CAPTIVE 70 C.E." in Hebrew and English. To the left and right are chains, symbolizing captivity and bondage.

JERUSALEM OF GOLD

&

25^TH ANNIVERSARY OF REUNIFICATION

State Medal

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-12.1

?

5753

1993

cu-ni

30

16

plain

7,993

Issued in 1993 Piefort Mint set

12.00

This medal was issued as part of the 1993 Piefort coin set.

Obverse:

A stylized Peace of Dove incorporating famous Jerusalem landmarks, "Jerusalem...which was bound together - Psalms 122" in Hebrew and "Jerusalem Reunited" in English.

Reverse:

The word Jerusalem in twenty languages, with a rampant lion (the city's emblem) in the center.

RAMAT HASHARON

70^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-13.1

15932597

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, IGCMC, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,501

40.00

A group of Jews from Jaffa lay the foundations for the "City of Peace," the first name of Ramat Hasharon, in 1922. The group sought to construct a garden neighborhood in an open space, far from the crowded neighborhoods of Jaffa. Each dunam of the first 2,000, was purchased for 5 Egyptian pounds. Pleasant scenery, comfortable climate and fresh air brought the first settlers here in 1923. Today, Ramat Hasharon has circa 45,000 residents who enjoy one of the highest standards of quality of life in the country. In honor of its 70th year, this special medal was issued exclusively for the Ramat HaSharon Regional Council for presentation to veterans of the settlement, as a gift to soldiers upon completion of their service, and to honor Israelis and foreigners.

Obverse:
The number "70" in stylized form, incorporating the town emblem in the number "7". Above, in Hebrew and Biglish: "RAMAT HASHARON ISRAEL' and the years "1923-1993".
Reverse:
Public structures in the settlement - The local council house, the main synagogue, and the Israel Tennis Center. Above, along the circumference, in Hebrew, a passage torn Exodus 10:23 with reference.

SARAH HERZOG EZRATH NASHIM HOSPITAL

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-14.01

402.1

15933593

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, IGCMC, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

989

50.00

The Herzog Ezrath Nashim Hospital was founded by a group of women living in the Old City of Jerusalem in 1895. Originally, this hospital served the mentally ill. In 1960, the hospital began providing geriatric services to the city of Jerusalem. Today, the hospital operates seven geriatric units, providing comprehensive geriatric treatment of all types. The Geriatrics Department of the hospital is famous for its quality and high level of services, and is among the leaders in its field in Israel. The Research Department of the hospital is world renowned thanks to the comprehensive research it conducts and the many articles it has generated in the professional literature worldwide. The medal marks 100 years of service.

Obverse:
The years "1895-1995 5655-5755" and the inscription "SARAH HERZOG EZRATH NASHIM HOSPITAL' in Hebrew and English.
Reverse:
A geriatric patient in a wheelchair with a doctor behind, to the left of the figures, "1895-1995" and the words "CENTURY OF SERVICE TO JERUSALEM".

BNEI-BRAK

70^TH ANNIVERSARY

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-15.1

403.1

15935595

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, IGCMC, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

999

50.00

Bnei-Brak appears for the first time in the Bible in Joshua 19. During the Tanaitic period, it became well known as the place where Rabbi Akiva's yeshiva was located. Bnei-Brak is also mentioned in the Passover Haggada. Modern Bnei-Brak was founded in 1924, at the initiative of a group of Hassidim from Warsaw. The founder of the city was Rabbi Yizhaq Gershtenkorn, writer of religious literature, a man of vision and deed. Today, Bnei-Brak has circa 180,000 residents and is the 10th largest city in Israel. It has one of the largest percentages of children among Israel's cities, and over 100 Torah and educational institutions as well as some of the most famous yeshivot in the world. The vast majority of the population is ultra-religious. Bnei-Brak is one of the poorest cities in Israel, eanking only 2 out of 10 on the socio-economic scale.

Obverse:
Emblem of the city - the Tablets of the Covenant, marking The fact that this is the city of the Torah and Hasidism, the seven hills upon which the city is built and the rays of the sun. In the lower portion, in Hebrew and English, *Bnei-Brak" and the years "5684-5754" (1924-1994).
Reverse:
The city of Bnei-Brak: City Hall, the large yeshivot, including the Ponevitz and Gur yeshivot, large synagogues of the Vizhnitz and Nadvorneh hassidim, and the Ma'ayanei HaYeshua Hospital. In the lower portion, in Hebrew, a passage from Joshua 19 with reference.

QIRIAT ARBA - HEBRON

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-16.1

15936591

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, IGCMC, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

760

50.00

Qiriat Arba is an urban settlement near Hebron in Judaea on the West Bank. The settlement has educational and cultural institutions, a well developed health system, religious services, an industrial zone, good transportation, many housing options and full public services. The medal marks the 25 year anniversary of the renewal of Jewish settlement in Hebron.

Obverse:
The emblem of the Qiriat Arba Regional Council. Below, along the circumference, the Hebrew inscription "congratulations" with the years "5728-5753". To the right in Hebrew and to the left in English, along the circumference, "QIRIAT ARBA-HEBRON".
Reverse:
Panorama of the city of Hebron, with the Cave of the Patriarchs in the center and Qiriat Arba in the background.

EXODUS 1989

Version I - Department of Aliyah and Klita

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-17.1

15937597

5753

1993

tombac

59

98

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C., BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

2,088

40.00

The Department of Aliyah and Klitah of the Jewish Agency, in cooperation with the Prime Minister's Office, the Foreign Ministry, and El Al, brought over half a million immigrants to Israel during the mass immigration of 1989-1993. This medal marks the reorganization of transit stations for immigrants in Helsinki, Warsaw, Varna, Budapest and Bucharest, which made it possible to bring immigrants out of the Soviet Union and directly to Israel, safely and in relative comfort. The Department of Aliyah and Klitah has carried out numerous important immigration operations, including Operation Moses and Operation Solomon, which brought Jews from Ethiopia, and others which have brought Jews from Yemen, Syria, Yugoslavia, the CIS, and other lands.

Obverse:
A family of immigrants with people boarding an El Al plane in the background, a relief marking the passage from transit stations to direct flights to Israel. Above, along the circumference, in Hebrew and English, "The Jewish Agency for Israel". Below, in Hebrew, "from transit stations to direct flights".
Reverse:
Baggage of an immigrant bearing the names of the Eastern European transit stations in Hebrew, "Varna, Helsinki, Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest" and "Israel". The upper portion of the silver medal bears the inscription "Operation Exodus 1989" in the upper portion. The medal also bears these words in Hebrew. Along the bottom circumference is the inscription "Department of Aliyah and Klita".

EXODUS 1989

Version II - United Jewish Appeal

Official Medal

(not sold to public)

1993 / 5753

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-18.1

25937379

5753

1993

silver .935

37

26

IGCMC emblem, I.G.C.M.C. SILVER 935 (H+E), ser. #

Gov't Mint

551

60.00

The Department of Aliyah and Klitah of the Jewish Agency, in cooperation with the Prime Minister's Office, the Foreign Ministry, and El Al, brought over half a million immigrants to Israel during the mass immigration of 1989-1993. This medal marks the reorganization of transit stations for immigrants in Helsinki, Warsaw, Varna, Budapest and Bucharest, which made it possible to bring immigrants out of the Soviet Union and directly to Israel, safely and in relative comfort. The Department of Aliyah and Klitah has carried out numerous important immigration operations, including Operation Moses and Operation Solomon, which brought Jews from Ethiopia, and others which have brought Jews from Yemen, Syria, Yugoslavia, the CIS, and other lands.

Obverse:
A family of immigrants with people boarding an El Al plane in the background, a relief marking the passage from transit stations to direct flights to Israel. Above, along the circumference, in Hebrew and English, "The Jewish Agency for Israel". Below, in Hebrew, "from transit stations to direct flights".
Reverse:
Baggage of an immigrant bearing the names of the Eastern European transit stations in Hebrew, "Varna, Helsinki, Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest" and "Israel". The upper portion bears the inscription "Operation Exodus 1989". Along the bottom circumference is the inscription "UNITED JEWISH APPEAL".

TRIBE OF REUBEN

TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL SERIES - #1

BY SALVADOR DALI

State Medal

1993 / 5754

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

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VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-19.1

406.1

15216755

5754

1993

tombac

75

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

2,250

Oval 75x60 mm

50.00

406.2

25216000

silver .999

60

105.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,250

Oval 60x48 mm

150.00

406.3

35216458

gold .750

45

41.46

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 750, ser. #

Gov't Mint

650

Oval 45x36 mm

1,800.00

The Tribe of "Reuben" is the second in the series depicting the Twelve Tribes by Salvdor Dali in honor of Israel's 25th Anniversary. Reuben was the oldest of the sons of Jacob. "Reuben, you are
my firstborn, my might and the first fruits of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power" (Genesis 49:3).

Obverse:
Tribe of "Reuben" - color lithograph depicting the mandrake flower in bright red. In the background, figures suggesting Reuben giving mandrakes to Leah, his mother. Above, the inscription "Reuben" in Hebrew and English. Below, the artists, signature "Salvdor Dali".
Reverse:
Dali's creation "Hora around the Menorah" from the series "Aliyah". In the lower portion' along the circumference' the artist's name in Hebrew letters.

TRIBE OF ZEBULUN

TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL SERIES - #2

BY SALVADOR DALI

State Medal

1993 / 5754

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

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MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-20.1

407.1

15217751

5754

1993

tombac

75

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

2,250

Oval 75x60 mm

50.00

407.2

25217006

silver .999

60

105.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Hecht

1,250

Oval 60x48 mm

150.00

407.3

35217454

gold .750

45

41.46

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 750, ser. #

Gov't Mint

650

Oval 45x36 mm

1,800.00

The series of painting depicting the Twelve Tribes by Salvador Dali honored Israel's 25th Anniversary. Though not Jewish, Dali was profoundly impressed by the rebirth of a Jewish state after 2,000 years of exile. Zebulun: " Zebulun dwells by the sea-shore, his shore is a haven for ships, and his frontier rests on Sidon" (Genesis 49:13). Although Zebulun was regarded as a tribe of sailors, the Prophetess Deborah praised it for not behaving like the other sea-faring tribes, Dan and Asher. The territory of Zebulun stretched from the area of central Galilee, today known as the Valley of Zebulun, to Haifa.

Obverse:
Tribe of "Zebulun" - color lithograph depicting a sailing ship and a fish. In the upper portion, the inscription "Zebulun" in Hebrew and English. At the bottom, the artist's signature, "Salvador Dali".
Reverse:
Dali's creation "Hora around the Menorah" from the series "Aliyah". In the lower portion, along the circumference, the artist's name in Hebrew letters.

THE SHIP EGOZ

State Medal

1993 / 5754

CAT. #

DATE ISSUED

ALLOY

Ø
MM

WT.
GR.

EDGE

&

MARKINGS

MINT

MINTAGE

REMARKS

VALUE
USD

SHEQEL

IGCMC

Heb.

Civil

1993-21.1

408.1

15218707

5754

1993

tombac

70

140.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, BRONZE (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

18.00

408.2

25218505

silver .999

50

60.00

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL, S 999.9, (H+E), ser. #

Kretschmer

75.00

408.3

35218248

gold .750

24

10.36

State emblem, STATE OF ISRAEL (H+E), G 750, ser. #

Gov't Mint

1,500

500.00

On December 14, 1947, three illegal immigrant ships carrying hundreds of Jews from Morocco joined the attempts to break the British blockade of Israel's coast. After achieving its independence, Morocco outlawed Jewish emigration and closed Jewish institutions, forcing illegal Jewish emigration to Israel. A small ship called Pisces - renamed the Egoz, was caught in a storm opposite the Moroccan coast on January 9, 1961 and all its 44 passengers drowned. With the reburial on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem of some of the bodies from the ship Egoz in 1992, a heroic chapter in the history of North African Jewry and their struggle to immigrate to Israel was commemorated. The medal commemorates their heroism and memory.

Obverse:
The Egoz ship tossed by waves; below, in Hebrew, "in memory of the 44". Above, along the circumference, in Hebrew and French "LE NAVIRE EGOZ 1961 5721". Below, along the circumference, the outline of the Mediterranean coast with "Morocco" and "Israel" indicated in Hebrew.
Reverse:
Figures of two Moroccan Jews with a Moorish arch behind them, facing Jerusalem. In the background, figures of illegal immigrants along the coast with a ship and lighthouse. Below, along the circumference, the inscription "CLANDESTINITE ET IMMIGRATION ILLEGALE EN AFRIQUE DU NORD" in Hebrew and French.

1994