Thirty Years of Export

Thirty Years of Export
Official Award Medal, 5738-1978

The year 5738, Israel's Thirtieth Anniversary, well reflects the changes that have taken place in the economy of Israel. To start with, Israel's exports were based on the food and textile industries, but a dynamic industrialization process broadened the spectrum until today they include original products based on science and skills, in metal, electrical products, electronics, chemicals, etc. The commercial balance includes a significant proportion of agricultural export as well.

Obverse:
An expanded candelabra entwined with a schematic model of the globe, symbolizing the expansion of Israeli export during the years since the establishment of the State: 1948-1978. On the right, above, the sign of the product origin "Made in Israel". On the rim, the word "Export" in Hebrew and in English.

Reverse:
The seven branched candelabra entwined with the world's industrial wheels. On the rim, the inscription: "Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism" in Hebrew and English.

Edge:
The emblem of the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, and the initials of the name, in Hebrew and English.

Serialization: All the medals have been numbered, to 2500, 11 have not been minted, 273 have been melted.

Designer:
Obverse - Rothschild and Lippman ("Roli")
Reverse - Dan Reisinger

Engraving: Moshe Nov

Mint: Hecht