1968 Israel Anniversary of Independence Commemorative Coins

 1968 Israel Anniversary of Independence Commemorative Coins

"Jerusalem"

In June, 1967, under the command of Uzi Narkiss, Israel Defense forces repelled the Jordanian offensive and then quickly moved to reunite the Old City. On June 28, 1967, Israel formally declared Jerusalem reunified under its sovereignty.

The Bank of Israel issued the “Jerusalem” coins to commemorate the reunification of the Old City and mark the event of the State’s 20th Anniversary.

Description of the Coin

Front

The coin displays a panoramic view of the reunified City of Jerusalem. The State Emblem appears at left. The Gold coin with the inscription in Hebrew, "Twentieth Year of the State of Israel."

Reverse

A copy of the silver seal of the Bar Kochba revolt appears in the center of the coin. The inscription in Hebrew, "Israeli Lirot" with the date "5728-1968" in Hebrew and English. The word "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English, at the right of the columns with the denomination "100" or "10". The Silver Proof coin is identified with a small Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom rim.

Issue Date:         1967

Denomination:    10 Lirot

Type:                   .900 silver

Weight:               0.917123 ounces  (26 grams)

Diameter:           1.45669 inches  (37 mm)

Mintage:             234,506

ASW*:                 0.7523 ounces

*ASW ~ Actual Silver Weight

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