Football

38.5 mm, 26 g, Copper Nickel

SKU

45134381

In stock

$22.00

Specifications

The Sport in Israel Series

The series consists of 12 Medals representing the 12 most popular action sports in Israel.

Each medal is minted in coppernickel and is 38.5 mm. in diameter (the Crown Size popular among collectors

worldwide). The popular price and the meaningful, youthful theme is aimed at encouraging youth and the

young at heart to collect. Topics were selected with the Israel Olympic committee and include the following

sports:

1. Football 4. Basketball 7. Handball 10. Volleyball

2. Gymnastics 5. Athletics 8. Tennis 11. Table tennis

3. Shooting 6. Swimming 9. Judo 12. Yachting

Obverse

1. Football

A single football player kicking a ball, with artist's signature below. To the left, the word "FOOTBALL" in Hebrew and English.

2. Gymnastics

A female gymnast with artist's signature below. The word "GYMNASTIC" in Hebrew above and in English below.

3. Shooting

Two men with rifles, one standing, one crouching, with artist's signature below. The word "SHOOTING" in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left.

4. Basketball

Two basketball players, one shooting a basket, the other defending, with artist's signature below. The word

"BASKETBALL' in Hebrew and English on the left.

5. Athletics

A long-jumper in action, with artist's signature below. The word "ATHLETICS" in Hebrew above and in English below.

6. Swimming

A swimmer doing breaststroke, with artist's signature below. The word "SWIMMING" in Hebrew and English above.

7. Handball

A handball player striking the ball, with artist's signature below. The word "HANDBALL" in Hebrew and English on

the right.

8. Tennis

A tennis player hitting the ball, with artist's signature below. The word "TENNIS" in Hebrew and English above.

9. Judo

Two judo players in combat, with artist's signature to the left. The word 'JUDO" in Hebrew and English on the right.

10. Volleyball

Two volleyball players, one shooting, the other defending, with artist's signature below. The word "VOLLEYBALL" in

Hebrew above and in English on the left.

11. Table tennis

One player hitting ball over the net, with artist's signature to the left. The words "TABLE TENNIS" in Hebrew and

English below.

12. Yachting

A windsurfer, with artist's signature below. The word "YACHTING" in Hebrew and English on the left.

Reverse

Three figures, the central one carrying a torch, with artist's signature to the right. On the right, along the

circumference, the words "SPORT IN ISRAEL' in Hebrew and on the left, in English.

Edge

State emblem, to the right "STATE OF ISRAEL' in Hebrew and to the left in English with the serial number.

Serialization

All medals are numbered.

Designer

Yossi Stern.

Inscriptions - Ronit Berzon.

Engraving

Kretschmer and Tidhar Dagan.

Mint

The Government Mint.

Issue Name: Sport in Israel

Series Name: Sport