Haifa
34.0 mm, 22 g, Silver/935
SKU
26094344
In stock
$123.00
Specifications
Issuing Year | 1984 |
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Material | Silver |
Fineness | 935 |
Weight | 22 g |
Diameter | 34.0 mm |
Max Mintage | 2,788 |
Design | Hava Merdkovitch |
Haifa
Official Award Medal, 5744-1984
Haifa, comprises recreation and tourist sites, a Science-Based Industries Center, which isthe most modern and developed center in Israel, as well as a heavy industrial area.bIn Haifa, a quarter of a million citizens, Jews, Moslems, Druse and Christians live together, side by side, in friendship and harmony. Of all cities in Israel, Haifa is unique, having been endowed with a rare combination of the forest clad Mount Carmel and the azure tranquil waters of a natural bay. Haifa is a three level city, each level with its own special characteristics. The upper level comprises residential neighborhoods, entertainment and hotels; the intermediate - established neighborhoods which are gradually turning into business centers; the lower level - partly built on a reclaimed coastline, is the heart of the city, with its port and business establishments rendering a wide variety of services. On both sides of the port are well tended beach resorts. The city also boasts many other special sites such as : The Bahai Garden - the World Center of the Bahai Faith, Elijah's Cave - focus of pilgrimage for believers of all religions, the Carmelit - the only subway of its kind in Israel, and the new project, recently started, the cable car which will connect Bat Galim with Stella Maris.
Obverse: Panoramic view characteristic of Haifa.
Reverse: Emblem of the city of Haifa with its name in three languages, Hebrew, English and Arabic; Verse from the Bible: "...And Carmel be counted for a forest..." (Isaiah 32.15).
Edge: Corporation emblem, and its initials IGCMC - in Hebrew and English, serial number, for the silver medals: Silver 935.
Designer: Hava Merdkovitch
Mint: Bronze medals - Hecht
Silver medals - The Government Mint, Jerusalem
Issue Name: Haifa
Series Name: Sites & Location in Israel
Catalog SKU | Diameter | Issue Price | Issuing Year | Material | Quantity | Weight |
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26094344 | 34.0 mm | 8,325 NIS | 1984 | Silver/935 | 2788 | 22 g |
16094596 | 59.0 mm | 2,455 NIS | 1984 | Bronze Tombac | 4003 | 98 g |