Jordan River

Jordan River
State Medal, 1990 5750

The Jordan is the largest and most famous river in Israel. Important events have taken place at the Jordan River and it is considered very holy in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The Jordan begins on the slopes of Mt. Hermon. It flows southward to the Sea of Galilee, then through the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea, a total length of 500 km. and a descent of about 1,000 m. Numerous streams feed the Jordan, from the Samaria hills in the west, the Golan heights and the Gilead in the east and from the Banias River at the foot of Mt. Hermon. A talmudic legend tells us that the name of the Jordan comes from Dan, one of its sources.

Obverse: The winding Jordan River, as seen in a satellite photograph. In the north, part of the Sea of Galilee and in the south, part of the Dead Sea. Along the circumference, the words 'JORDAN RIVER" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse: The Banias Waterfall, one of the sources of the Jordan, in the midst of rich vegetation, with Mt. Hermon in the background. Top right, along the circumference, the word "BANIAS" in Hebrew and English.

Edge: State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL" in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left, with serial number. Bronze/tombac medal - "BRONZE" in Hebrew and English; Silver medal - "SILVER 935" in Hebrew and English.

Serialization: All medals are numbered

Designer: Yaacov Enyedi.

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan.

Mint: Bronze/tombac - Hecht. Silver - The Government Mint. Technical specifications of the medal