Keren Hayesod, 60th Anniversary

Keren Hayesod Sixtieth Anniversary
Official Award Medal, 5740-1980

Keren Hayesod and the United Israel Appeal were the central fund raising agencies for the World Zionist Organization, afterwards the Jewish Agency, for financing the development of Israel. The fund was established in London in 1920, in order to implement an extensive Zionist development program. Before the State was established, the proceeds of Keren Hayesod were devoted to immigration, absorption, settlement, education, development, water resources, public works, investment in economic enterprises (electricity, potash, Zim, etc.) and building the Tel Aviv port. With the establishment of the State, many of these responsibilities were taken over by the Government, while Keren Hayesod devoted itself to financing immigration, absorption and settlement.

Obverse: In the centre, a stylized form of the globe. Upon it the figure "60" and the initials of Keren Hayesod in Hebrew and English. Around the globe an inscription in Hebrew: "Keren Hayesod 5680-5740". The name Keren Hayesod in English with the dates: "1920-1980". On the rim, the inscription: "United Israel Appeal" in Hebrew and English.

Reverse: A stylized form of a key within which there is the emblem of Keren Hayesod and a Star of David. On the side a citation: 'The Key is in the hands of the Jewish People 5680". On the rim there is the English translation and the date "1920".

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

Serialization: The medals are numbered.

Designer: Ya'akov Anidi.

Engraving: Moshe Nov.

Mint: Hecht