3rd Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition

Third Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition
State medal, 5740-1980

The Third International Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition took place in Israel during 1980. The first competition was in 1974 and the second in 1977.

Obverse: Picasso's portrait of Arthur Rubinstein.

Reverse: All around the rim the legend "3rd Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, Jerusalem 5740" in Hebrew. Above, the state emblem and the English translation, the date given being 1980.

Edge: The State emblem and the words: "State of Israel" in Hebrew and in English. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Silver" in English. The gold medals have "G 916.6" together with Rubinstein's signature.

Serialization: All medals are numbered.

Designer: Obverse - Portrait by Picasso. Reverse - Nellie Wolfson. and Ya'akov Anidi.

Engraving: Tidhar Dagan.

Mint: Bronze and silver - Hecht. Gold - Israel Government Mint, Jerusalem.