Medicine in Israel

Medicine in Israel

From the dawn of history, the Jewish people have had a great influence on the development of medical science. Medicine in the modern Israel continues this outstanding tradition. Many personalities in the Zionist Movement were themselves doctors who laid the foundation for modern medical practice in Israel. Israel's medical community has successfully met the challenge of problems presented by a heterogenous population. Israel has achieved high standards in medical treatment, development and application of advanced medical technology, and research. Up-to-date methods attract patients from many countries for treatment. In recent years, improvements have been made in preventive medicine, geriatric medicine and health care in the Arab sector.

Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, "1 New Sheqel" on the silver B.U. coin; "2 New Sheqalim" on the silver proof coin; "5 New Sheqalim" on the 22 mm. gold coin and 10 New Sheqalim on the 30 mm. gold coin. The State emblem appears with the year of issue, 1995 5755, and "ISRAEL' in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Reverse: A menorah with a snake, the international symbol of medicine, wrapped around it. To the right, a test tube and cross section of the chambers of the heart. To the left, a syringe and diagram of a DNA molecule. In the upper
portion, along the circumference, "MEDICINE IN ISRAEL' appears in Hebrew and English.

Edgs: Silver coins - "47th anniversary of the State of Israel" in ancient Hebrew script. Gold coin - milled.

Mint Marks: Silver B.U. coin - Star of David together with the year of issue. Silver and 22 mm. gold proof coins - Hebrew letter "mem" together with year of issue. Gold 30 mm. proof coin - Hebrew letter "mem" beneath the face value.

Designer: Eliezer Weishoff

Plaster models: Tidhar Dagan.

Mint: Silver coins - Stuttgart Mint. Gold Coins - Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa