34:, the corporation is the exclusive worldwide distributor of the commemorative coins and special banknote issues of the Bank of Israel. From its inception in 1958 until 2008, the corporation was fully owned by the Government. In 2008, it was privatized. The corporation has its own manufacturing plant, where commemorative coins for the Bank of Israel, Israel State medals and privately ordered medals are minted.
241:" Roman coins that were issued following the destruction of the Second Temple and victory of Rome, while the other side depicts a happy mother lifting her baby and an agriculturist planting a tree in the young State of Israel, symbolic of the rebirth of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.
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Jerusalem designs, for investment and gifts. The bars range in weight from 1 gram to 1 kilogram, are struck in gold/999.9 and silver/999, serially numbered and come in special secure tamper-proof packagings. The Bar reverse bears the Holy Land Mint logo (the international
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and a "Jewish
Folktales" Series features the well-known Jewish legends. Other medal series focus on the fighting units of the Israel Defense Forces, as well as the airplanes, tanks and ships that have played a part in the annals of the State of Israel.
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Israel State Medals are miniature works of art that commemorate the history of the
Israeli nation and the historical events in Israel and the world, in which Israel takes part. They bear the Israel State Emblem with authorization from the Committee on
426:, the White City", first coin in the "World Heritage Sites in Israel" Series (2006), for its impressive architectural design by Meir Eshel, won second place in the Palladio International Coin Contest held in
419:"Moses and the Tablets of the Law", tenth Coin in the "Biblical Art" Series (2005), designed by Gideon Keich, won the title "Most Inspirational Coin of the Year" (Coin of the Year Contest 2007)
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of the corporation), the precious metal fineness, weight and serial number. The gold bars are struck in 1 gram, 2.5 gram, 5 gram, 10 gram, Half Ounce., One Ounce. and One
Kilogram weights.
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In 2008, the corporation was privatized, according to a decision made by the
Israeli Government, and purchased by G.R.A.S Design Combinations Ltd., following a stringent selection process.
443:"Jonah in the Whale", fifteenth Coin in the "Biblical Art" Series (2010), designed by Gideon Keich and Aharon Shevo, won the title "Best Coin of the Year" (Coin of the Year Contest 2012)
446:"Akko", third in the "World Heritage Sites" Series (2010), designed by Moshe Pereg, won second place for its architectural design, in the Palladio International Coin Contest held in
433:"Wolf with the Lamb", twelfth coin in the "Biblical Art" Series (2007), designed by Aharon Shevo, won second place in the International Coin Contest held in Vicenza, Italy, in 2008
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of its outstanding leaders and personalities, highlight its historical sites, preserve its culture and art and give artistic expression to the joyful occasions in
Israeli
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Examples of innovative medallic art works produced in more recent years include sculpted art medals based on biblical themes, colorful art medals depicting ancient
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who have died and Jewish
Contributors to World Culture. A "Jewish Sages" Medal Series presents important Rabbis who have been influential spiritual leaders in
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In 2010, the Bank of Israel issued the first
Israeli Bullion Coin in a Series entitled "Jerusalem of Gold". The coins in this series picture famous sites in
456:"Tel Megiddo", fourth in the "World Heritage Sites" Series (2012), designed by Osnat Eshel, was given special mention for its architectural design, in the
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The first Israel State Medal, "Liberation", was issued in 1958, the tenth anniversary year of Israel. One side of the medal bears the design of the "
416:", Israel Independence Day Coin 1989, designed by Ruben Nutels, won the title "Best Artistic Coin of the Year" (Coin of the Year Contest 1991)
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The Bank of Israel usually issues five new
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453:"Gymnastics" Coin (2011), designed by David Harel, won first place in the International Coin Contest held in Vicenza, Italy, in 2012
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and 2 New Shekel Coins are struck in silver, while the 5, 10 and 20 New Shekels (and small size 1 New Shekel) are struck in gold.
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in the history of Israel and the Jewish people are featured on medals – Prime Ministers and Presidents, Chiefs of Staff of the
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of Israel - banknotes, coins, commemorative and special coins. The Governor of the Bank of Israel determines the form of
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coins discovered in archaeological excavations in Israel and sale of authentic ancient coins, licensed by the
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