IX Paralympic Games Barcelona 1992

IX Paralympic Games in Barcelona
Special Coin, Israel Among the Nations, 1992/5752

The Ninth Paralympic Games took place after the general Olympic Games in Barcelona, in early September 1992. Approximately 3,000 physically disabled athletes from 92 countries took part in 15 different sports. Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain served as Honorary President. Cheerful, friendly and full of energy "Petra" is the mascot of the games and symbolizes their spirit. The Paralympic Games have become a first-class sporting event, attracting both media and millions of sport fans around the world. The Barcelona Paralympic Games were the largest yet. Israeli athletes are rated among the best in the world in sports for the disabled. In 1976 Israel disabled athletes won 40 gold medals, proving that it is always possible to overcome physical disabilities.

Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, 2 New Sheqel on the Silver B.U. Coin, 5 New Sheqalim on the Gold Coin. To the left of the face value is the Israel State Emblem, around the border is the word "ISRAEL" in Hebrew, Arabic and English and the mint year 1992 / 5752.

Reverse: In the center, a stylized star of David. On the right, three of its angles form the outline of a sportsman in a starting position, on the left, two angles of the star form the outline of a stadium. Parallel lines on either side symbolize strength and movement. Around the lower border is the inscription "THE IX PARALYMPIC GAMES BARCELONA '92" . Around the upper border is the same inscription in Hebrew.

Mint Marks: Hebrew letter "Mem" beneath the face value.

Designer: Avraham Pat

Plaster reliefs: Tidhar Dagan

Mint: Silver Coin - Stuttgart Mint, Gold Coin - Royal Dutch Mint