Bat-Yam, 60th Anniversary
59.0 mm, 98 g, Bronze Tombac
SKU
16109595
In stock
$66.00
Specifications
Issuing Year | 1987 |
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Material | Bronze |
Fineness | Tombac |
Weight | 98 g |
Diameter | 59.0 mm |
Max Mintage | 2,566 |
Design | Dov Lif |
60th Anniversary of Bat-Yam
Official Award medal , 5747-1987
Bat-Yam is a seaside community, south of Jaffa. It has its origins in a garden neighborhood called "Home and Garden", Its name was changed to Bat-Yam when it was assigned the status of a local municipality in 1936. During the 1936-1939 disturbances, and at the beginning of the War of Independence, Bat-Yam was cut off from Tel Aviv. The rapid development of Bat-Yam commenced in 1950 with the absorption of a large number of immigrants. In 1958, it was awarded the status of a City. Its economy is rooted in industry, commerce and agriculture. Its beach front and promenade are tourist attractions.
Obverse: Bat-Yam City emblem, the words "60th Anniversary of Bat-Yam" in Hebrew and "Bat-Yam Daughter of the Sea" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse: A view of Bat-Yam, its Town Hall and high buildings.
Edge: The Corporation's emblem, its initials IGCMC • in Hebrew and English.
Designer: Dov Lif.
Mint: Hecht
Issue Name: Bat-Yam, 60th Anniversary
Series Name: Memorials & Commemorative
Catalog SKU | Diameter | Issue Price | Issuing Year | Material | Quantity | Weight |
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16109595 | 59.0 mm | 10.5 NIS | 1987 | Bronze Tombac | 2566 | 98 g |