Henrietta Szold

Hanukka Coin 5721-1960 Henrietta Szold

The third of the Hanukkah coins is dedicated to Henrietta Szold on the occasion of the centenary of her birth in 1860. Henrietta Szold, founder of the Women's Zionist Organization of America, was a pioneer of Youth Aliya and active in other undertakings connected with the upbringing of unprivileged children . She is also credited with the founding of modern medical services in Israel.

Obverse:
A view of the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. In the upper left border, the word "Israel" in Hebrew and Arabic and the mint year 5721-1960. Lower right, the face value in Hebrew, "1 Israel Lira"

Reverse:
A cloaked figure of a shepherdess tenderly enfolding a new-born lamb in her arms, symbolizing Henrietta Szold's contribution to Youth Aliya and her love and concern for frail children. To the left, Henrietta Szold in Hebrew characters and below, her year of birth, mint year of the coin and words "Hadassah - Youth Aliya" in Hebrew.

Edge:
Smooth

Mint Marks:
Hebrew letter "Mem" on the reverse of the proof coin, centered below the shepherdess

Designer:
Obverse - Rothschild and Lippman
Reverse - Jacob Zim

Mint:
Royal Dutch Mint , Utrecht , Holland