Goldfinch

Silver 999, 50 mm, ½ oz

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23026500
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Issuing Year 2018
Material Silver
Fineness 999
Weight ½ oz.
Diameter 50 mm
Max Mintage 3600
Design Igal Gabay

GOLDFINCH
Fifth in the "Birds of Israel" Series

One of Israel's beautiful songbirds, the goldfinch is common from Europe to Asia, in North Africa, as well as in the Mediterranean region. It measures 12–14cm in length, has a wingspan of 21–25cm and weighs 14–19 grams. The bright red coloring on its head stands out and the yellow stripes on its wings are noticeable when it is in flight. It feeds on seeds from thistles, which it manages to extract using its sharply pointed beak. The female builds a cup-shaped nest, lays 4 to 6 eggs and incubates them for about two weeks. During this time, the male brings her food.

In Israel, the goldfinch is found mainly in the north and central parts of the country. It is hunted as a cage bird and this is one of the reasons why it has been declared an endangered wildlife species.

Design: Igal Gabay

Description:

Obverse: A Goldfinch over thistles looking for berries.

Common Reverse of the Series: The Land of Israel at the center of the world as seen from a satellite map. Around the border, the angles and directions of a compass, symbolizing the "inner compass" of birds that directs them to the Land of Israel.

Issue Name: Birds of Israel

Series Name: Birds Of Israel


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Issue Price Issuing Year Material Quantity Weight
23022500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2017 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23023500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2017 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23024500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23025500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23026500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23027500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23028500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
23029500 50 mm Unavailable Info 2018 Silver 999 3600 ½ oz
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