Hula Nature Reserve

Silver 999, Proof, 38.7 mm, 1 oz

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22001380
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Issuing Year 2014
Material Silver
Fineness 999
Quality Proof
Weight 1 oz.
Diameter 38.7 mm
Face Value 2 NIS
Max Mintage 700
Mint Mark Mem ("מ")
Design Tuvit Uriel

HULA NATURE RESERVE
50th Anniversary
COMMEMORATIVE COIN ISSUED BY THE BANK OF ISRAEL
3RD IN THE "VIEWS OF ISRAEL" SERIES

North of the Sea of Galilee, in the Hula Valley, part of the Syrian African Rift Valley that runs through Israel from north to south, is one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the world, a paradise for birds and heart of a unique flora and fauna. Twice a year, 500 million birds pass here on their migrating route from Europe to Africa.

In the 1950's, the Hula swamp area and lake were drained to create arable land, but it soon became evident that in order to protect the natural ecosystem of the area, it was necessary to restore part of the lake and wetlands. After this had been achieved, the area became Israel's first nature reserve, inaugurated in 1964.

Tens of thousands of birds of over 200 species, including cranes, storks and pelicans, stay in the reserve, knowing they can find an abundance of food in the Hula Valley. The reserve also shelters rare aquatic plants. Lake Agmon, a re-flooded area of the valley, is also rich in aquatic birds and plants, fostering several that had become extinct due to the draining of the swamp.

The third coin in the "Views of Israel" Series commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the inauguration of the Hula Nature Reserve. Its beautiful design depicts the breathtaking scenic Hula landscape and presents the king bird of the Hula, the Crane.

Coin Description

Obverse: Face Value, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, on the 10 New Sheqalim and 1 New Sheqel denominations, a palm tree, on the 2 New Sheqel denomination, two cranes in flight

Reverse: The Hula Nature Reserve with palm trees and a water lily, representing the aquatic plants. In the center is a majestic crane.

Edge:
Silver Prooflike Coin: Smooth
Silver Proof and Gold Coin: Milled

Mint Marks:
Silver Prooflike Coin – Star of David
Silver Proof and Gold Coin – Hebrew letter "Mem"

Designer: Tuvit Uriel

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan

Mint: The Holy Land Mint

Issue Name: Hula Nature Reserve

Series Name: Views of Israel


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Face Value Issue Price Material Mint Mark Quantity Weight
32001300 30 mm 10 NIS 4792 NIS Gold 916, Proof mem 141 16.96 gr
22001380 38.7 mm 2 NIS 390 NIS Silver 999, Proof mem 700 1 oz.
22001300 30 mm 1 NIS 245 NIS Silver 925, Prooflike star of david 332 14.4 gr