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World Gold Coins
1860
Israel. Patrol Boat (Ships of the Israel Navy), State Gold
Medal, 2005
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30 mm. Features ancient
sailing vessel and Biblical quote "Shipmen who know the sea
(Kings I)."
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1861
Israel. Golani Brigade, State Gold Medal, 2005
. 17 grams.
585 fine. 30 mm. The Golani Brigade is the oldest brigade in the
Israel Defence Force, having been formed in 1948.
Proof-Like
Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1862
Israel. Yigael Yadin (Chiefs of Staff), State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Plus 62 gram sterling sil-
ver and 59 mm Bronze. In custom case.
Proof-Like Brilliant
Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 375
1863
Israel. Mimouna Table (Passover), State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30 mm. As Passover ends, it is cus-
tomary to exchange blessings, to arrange a festive Mimouna
table, and to host neighbors and friends. Reverse contains
blessings offered by different communities.
Choice Brilliant
Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1864
Israel. Givati (Military Commemorative), State Gold
Medal, 2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30 mm. The Givati Brigade
was established during the War of Independence.
Choice Bril-
liant Proof
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1865
Israel. Hurva Synagogue (Jerusalem), State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Mintage 120. This was the
central synagogue in Eretz Israel before the War of Indepen-
dence. It was destroyed by the Jordanian Legion in 1948. This
medal marks the beginning of a reconstruction project.
Choice
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1866
Israel. 50th Wedding Anniversary, State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Two burning heart above
waves, with inscription "Many waters cannot quench love."
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1867
Israel. Border Guard, State Gold Medal, 2006
. 17 grams.
585 fine. 30.5 mm. David Ben-Gurion establish the Border
Guard in 1953.
Choice Brilliant Proof
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1868
Israel. Clandestine Immigration, State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Commemorates 70th anni-
versary of the beginning of heroic operations that brought over
20,000 Jewish people to Israel. Inscribed "Your children will
return to their land (Jeremiah)."
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncir-
culated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1869
Israel. Joshua "Coin" (Bull and Antelope), State Gold
Medal, 2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Inspired by coins
issued in honor of Joshua, as described in the Midrash. The
inscriptions represent two aspects of Joshua's personality:
"Majestic as an antelope" and "Strong as a bull."
Proof-Like
Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1870
Israel. Aleppo Codex, State Gold Medal, 2006
. 17 grams.
585 fine. 30.5 mm. Honors the earliest known and most impor-
tant manuscript of the Bible.
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncircu-
lated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1871
Israel. Rafael Eitan, State Gold Medal, 2006
. 17 grams.
585 fine. 30 mm. Chiefs of Staff.
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncir-
culated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1872
Israel. Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585. 30.5 mm. Honors the first Ashkenazi
Chief Rabbi (1864-1935) of the British Mandate of Palestine.
Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
1873
Israel. Jerusalem & Twelve Tribes, State Gold Medal,
2006
. 17 grams. 585 fine. 30.5 mm. Issued in honor of Jerusa-
lem Day. Landscape includes many historical edifices of Jerusa-
lem. The symbols of the Twelve Tribes are featured.
Proof-
Like Brilliant Uncirculated
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
