FAO 50th Anniversary

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
50th Anniversary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its foundation, placed the slogan "bread for all" upon its banner. FAO aims to improve the efficiency of world food production and distribution and prevention of shortages and hunger. The Universal Declaration on Human Rights recognizes the right of all mankind to a standard of living that affords health and well being. The realization of this right is a collective, global responsibility. Aware of the importance of coins as an educational media, the FAO launched a Money and Medal Program in 1968, aimed at conveying its message in this way. Israel, together with 50 other nations, joined the program by issuing this coin.

Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, 1 New Sheqel on the silver B.U. coin, 2 New Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin against a background of ears of grain, above right, the Israel State Emblem, around the border, inscription "Fiftieth Anniversary FAO" appears in Hebrew and English, "ISRAEL' in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year 1995 / 5755.

Reverse: Emblem of the Food and Agriculture Organization, beneath it, the years "1945-1995", inscription "Deal thy bread to the hungry" and reference (Isaiah 58:7) in Hebrew and English.

Edge: Smooth

Mint Marks: Silver B.U. Coin - Star of David, Silver Proof Coin - Hebrew letter "mem"

Designer: Ruben Nutels

Plaster reliefs: Tidhar Dagan

Mint: Mint of Finland