Shimon Peres

SHIMON PERES
Man of Vision and Deed
1923-2016
STATE MEDAL

Shimon Peres was one of the founding fathers of the State of Israel, a great man of vision and deed. For over sixty years, he dedicated his efforts to the people of Israel and towards the strengthening of the security of Israel. He was active in the formation of the Israel Defence Force and in arming it with advanced weaponry. He established the Nuclear Reactor in Dimona, as well as the Sorek Nuclear Research Facility. He developed Israel's Defense Industries and was at the forefront in transforming Israel into a technology powerhouse and global leader in innovation.

Shimon Peres created the concept of a "New Middle East" and strove tirelessly over the decades to the advancement of peace between Israel and its neighbors, towards coexistence, tolerance and mutual respect among all the citizens of Israel.

Each chapter of his life was devoted to the State of Israel. Over the years, he held many high-ranking government ministerial posts – Director General of the Defense Ministry and Minister of Defense, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Finance, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Absorption of Immigration, Minister of Transportation and Communication, Minister of Information, Minister of Development of the Negev and Galilee, Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister and, finally, President of the State of Israel.

For his efforts in the international arena for Israel and the advancement of peace, Peres received world recognition and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He received a Peace Medal and honorary citizenship from the Pope, honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth and was the first Israeli to receive the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Obama.

The State Medal issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corp. is minted in Israel. It pays homage and perpetuates the memory of Shimon Peres as a founding father of Israel, Prime Minister and ninth President, who passed away on September 28, 2016, Elul 25, 5776.

Description
Face: Portrait of Shimon Peres, Israel State Emblem, Inscriptions in English and Hebrew: "Man of Vision and Deed (1923-2016)
Reverse: Stylized rendering of the Peres Center for Peace, above it the outline of a dove with olive branch in its beak, inscription in English and Hebrew "
The State of Israel is not a miracle - it is the realization of a dream"

Design: Ruben Nutels

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan

Minting: The Holy Land Mint

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