Israel's 55th Anniversary

70.0 mm, 140 g, Bronze Tombac

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Issuing Year 2003
Material Bronze
Fineness Tombac
Weight 140 g
Diameter 70.0 mm
Design Oswald Adler, Aharon Shevo

55th ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL
STATE MEDAL 5763/2003

Oswald Adler, the 91-year old coin and medal designer, viewed the State of Israel with optimism and determination on the country’s 55th anniversary, stating “Here’s to Israel”. In Gematria, (the system of assigning a numerical value to a word) the value of the Hebrew “here's to” is “55”, the same as the country’s years of independence. “Rejoice and be proud of the many national achievements. Now is the time to unite our forces, to preserve these achievements and to continue working towards the prosperity of Israel.” This is the meaning behind his design of the State Medal in honor of Israel’s 55th anniversary, with the inscription “United We Stand” and joined hands forming the Star of David.

Obverse: Joined hands forming the Star of David with the words “UNITED WE STAND” in the center, in Hebrew and in English.

Reverse: The emblem of Israel’s 55th anniversary celebration – the Star of David intertwined with the number “55”; smaller Stars of David to the right; the inscription “ISRAEL 55” appears on a waved texture, in Hebrew on the upper section of the medal and in English along the lower section; the waved textures with the Star of David in the center create the effect of the Flag of Israel.

Edge: State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL" inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the serial number; “BRONZE” is inscribed on the bronze medal, “935 S” on the silver medal and “999.9 G” on the gold medal.

Designer: Face ("55" Side): Oswald Adler. Reverse ("Joined Hands)" : Aharon Shevo.

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan.

Mint: Bronze Medal: Hecht Products, Israel. Silver and Gold Medals: The Government Mint, Jerusalem

Issue Name: Israel's 55th Anniversary

Series Name: Memorials & Commemorative


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Issue Price Issuing Year Material Quantity Weight
31532340 34.0 mm 3,195 NIS 2003 Gold/9999 199 26 g
21532370 37.0 mm 179 NIS 2003 Silver/925 999 26 g
11532700 70.0 mm 123 NIS 2003 Bronze Tombac x 140 g