Tourism

Tourism
State Medal, 5743 - 1983

"And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan...and see the land, what it is...whether it be good or bad" (Numbers 13:17.19). "And they came unto the brook of Eshkol and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bore it between two upon a staff" (Numbers 13:23). "...And they returned after 40 days..." (Numbers 13:25). This is the first time that tourists to Israel are mentioned in the Bible. 3,000 years later, Israel ranks high among the world's major tourist destinations. Religious, historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty and year-round sunshine make Israel a unique tourist attraction for pilgrims and vacationers alike.

Obverse: The emblem of the State of Israel. The words "Israel welcomes the tourist" in Hebrew and English. Israeli Ministry of Tourism emblem: a cluster of grapes on a staff between two figures.

Reverse: The sun surrounded by a view of settlements and the sea and the words "Visit Israel the miracle on the Mediterranean" in Hebrew and English.

Edge: Gold medal - milled. Silver and bronze medals - the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English, the emblem of the State and the serial number.

Serialization:  All the medals with a smooth Edge arenumbered. Bronze - 2269 numbered, 127 have been melted. Silver - 1191 numbered, 84 have been melted.

Designer: Yaakov Zim

Engraving: Moshe Nov

Mint:  Bronze and Gold - Hecht. Silver - The Government Mint, Jerusalem.