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Gold Coin Sells For Half A Million Dollars!

In January,  2010 a rare 1907 Double Eagle $20 gold coin was sold in Orlando, Florida - for over half a million dollars! 

What made this coin so unique?   Its  "Farouk" pedigree – indicating that it was formerly owned by the legendary King Farouk.  Just one of an incredible cache of highly valuable, sought after numismatic coins.

The Double Eagle was actually discontinued in 1933, when President  Roosevelt prohibited circulation of gold, in an attempt to rebuild the U.S. economy during the Depression.  When hoarding of gold was also prohibited many Americans  dutifully turned in their gold to the banks. Though the U.S. Mint  made another  445,000 $20 Double Eagle coins – which were never  circulated.  

In 1937,  these 1933 Double Eagle coins were destroyed, except two, now at the Smithsonian Institute.  Prior to this however, several coins were stolen. The US Mint's Chief  Cashier took ten of the coins, nine  were later recovered.  One remained - which somehow found its way into King Farouk's collection.

Who was King Farouk? And how did he manage to acquire such a treasure?!

Farouk I Fārūq al-Awwal ‎ (1920– 1965) -  King of Egypt and Sudan.

Like many nobles, he was educated in England.  Multilingual, he spoke eight languages fluently. 

Throughout his short, but eventful  life, this infamous  Egyptian was  known for his lavish, excessive, Western lifestyle.  Upon the death of his father,  at just 16 years of age, he was crowned King of Egypt,  inheriting  thousands of acres of land, palaces by the dozen, hundreds of cars, and a huge treasury. 

Farouk loved the glamorous royal lifestyle, the money,  travel, and made frequent shopping trips to parts of Europe - which not surprisingly, did not prove popular with many of his subjects.

Reportedly,  he once offered a Mexican actress Queen Nefertari's (wife of Ramses) crown - for a single night of passion.  It is not known whether she took Farouk up on his offer, but the crown remained in Cairo...

During his reign (1936 to 1952), King Farouk 1st  was a prolific collector, and built up one of the largest,  most impressive international collections of gold numismatic coins - an estimated  8,500 gold coins!  – some of them quite rare.  Farouk picked up most of his coins in the 1940s, when a numismatic dollar was far less expensive, costing just one Egyptian pound. 

During World War II, Farouk was widely criticized for continuing his lavish lifestyle.   He wrote to Hitler, advising that an invasion would be welcome, then delayed declaring  war on Germany until most of the fighting in Egypt was already over.

Due to corrupt government,  long-standing British occupation, and the loss of most of Palestine to Israel in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Farouk's unpopularity grew. A  military coup in 1952 forced him to abdicate and go into exile, first in Monaco,  then Italy where he remained.

In  1953,  when the 150-year monarchy was officially abolished, the  revolutionary government  auctioned all of Farouk's treasures.  Among these was a rare 1933 Double Eagle -which unfortunately went missing.

All of the coins had to be catalogued under military guard in Cairo  within a short period of time, making it impossible to record everything.   Most of the coins were offered in large lots (often 15-20 coins), arranged by denomination, with both rare and common coins in each lot.  Large lots, and  poor presentation, meant  the coins were sold far below  their true worth.

Numerous well-known American dealers/collectors attended the sale.  Astute collectors realized this was an amazing opportunity.  John J. Pittman reportedly took out a second mortgage to finance the trip, and purchased the entire collection - the wisest move of his entire numismatic career.

As the U.S. government was aware that  the 1933 Double Eagle was in the collection, they officially requested that the stolen coin be taken out of the sale and returned to the US. The Egyptian government did withdraw the Double Eagle, but it disappeared and its whereabouts remained a mystery, for more than four decades...

Then in 1996,  a British dealer arrived at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, to sell to an American collector.  Federal agents, disguised as coin collectors,  swooped in and seized the 1933 Double Eagle.

It resurfaced in  2010, making the present owner a cool half  million dollars! 

 And what happened to King Farouk? As he aged, a fondness for  an overabundance of rich food caused Farouk to become dangerously obese, weighing nearly 300 pounds.  In 1965, he collapsed and died after a heavy meal, at the Ile de France Restaurant in Rome. There were some suspicions of poison, but no autopsy or investigation was ever carried out.

And this ended the short but memorable life of King Farouk – coin collector extraordinaire!

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Coins of the World: Israel $7.99 "In this single, easy-to-use and affordable download you will find detailed descriptions, updated values in multiple grades, and high-quality illustrations of every coin issued in Israel during the 20th century, including mil coinage, reform coinage from 1960 1985, along with officially assembled historical sets, among others. If 20th century coinage from this area of the world is your thing, this download is your key to successfully identifying and pricing cents, gulden, and ducat coins, among others.."

State of Israel Coins The Israel National Trail Set 2 Silver Coins $610.53 The Israel National Trail ( Shvil Yisrael in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the. Red Sea bordering Egypt. The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles) divided into 11 sections and requires between 3060 days of continuous hiking to complete. The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery routes and vistas and includes: the Upper Lower Galilee Carmel Range Sharon Plain Judean Hills Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Meir Eshel. Reverse: Galia Erez. Details: 71888222 Set of the 2 silver coins

State of Israel Coins Israel Lives on Bronze Medal $181.09 A short statement of three words whose meaning is great. The people of Israel in many respects are different from the people of other nations. These people have not always lived in their own country or on their own land and have not always spoken their own language Hebrew. This was so because the people were dispersed in all parts of the world in some 70 countries each one with its own language. In spite of this the people have remained faithful to the Jewish heritage throughout the ages. Israel was the appellation of the forefather Jacob. His twelve sons were the forerunners of the twelve tribes which settled in Israel. Israel is also the name of our people the People of Israel of our land the Land of Israel and of our Bible the Bible of Israel which came forth from Zion and radiated to the whole world. After the People of Israel were expelled from its land and after 1900 years of wondering and persecution in the diaspora the dreams of the prophets of Israel were realized and its sons returned to their ancient homeland. Here they rebuilt a Jewish state which is also called by the name of Israel . Live A unique spiritual being was granted to the People of Israel by the eternal life which is also known as the Guardian of Israel a virtue of which allowed us to resist and survive in spite of... over the generations. Great nations older than us have come and gone from the stage of history. They disappeared in spite of their strength and culture. Is it no wonder that in spite of its enemies and its detractors our small and ancient nation has remained in existence until this day. The key to the secret lies hidden in the words The People of Israel Live and has become a symbol a promise and a song. Obverse:. The words The People of Israel Lives in art design and stylized letters. On the edge the translation of the words into English. Reverse:. The verse: ...and the bush was not consumed Exodos 3:2 and its translation into English. In the center is the burning bush remindin

State of Israel Coins Shema Israel Bronze Medal $181.09 Hear 0 Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One . Reading the passage is a Biblical commandment And let these words which I command thee this day be upon thy heart (Deuteronomy 6). Hear 0 Israel a pronouncement that a Jew hears from the day he is born to the day he dies constitutes a profession of faith in the unity between the Jew and his Maker repeated daily. It is also a proclamation of the identity of the individual with his people. Hear 0 Israel binds Jews from distant countries who have no other common language. They greet and introduce themselves to each other with the words Hear 0 Israel . Obverse:. In stylized Hebrew letters: Hear 0 Israel Deuteronomy 6 together with the sevenbranch candelabra. Reverse:. The full verse Hear 0 Israel The Lord our God the Lord is One DT 6:4 in English and a Star of David. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The 27mm silver medals and the gold 13 and 22mm have milled edges. The silver 37mm medals bear the word Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. The gold medals of 30mm have G 750 . Serialization:. All medals having a smooth edge are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Zvi Narkis. Reverse Asher Kalderon. Bronze Hecht. Silver and gold 22 and 30mm Israel Government Mint Jerusalem. Gold 13mm Tadgraph and Hecht. Details: 15074593 1980 Bronze/Tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Shema Israel Silver Medal $382.88 Hear 0 Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One . Reading the passage is a Biblical commandment And let these words which I command thee this day be upon thy heart (Deuteronomy 6). Hear 0 Israel a pronouncement that a Jew hears from the day he is born to the day he dies constitutes a profession of faith in the unity between the Jew and his Maker repeated daily. It is also a proclamation of the identity of the individual with his people. Hear 0 Israel binds Jews from distant countries who have no other common language. They greet and introduce themselves to each other with the words Hear 0 Israel . Obverse:. In stylized Hebrew letters: Hear 0 Israel Deuteronomy 6 together with the sevenbranch candelabra. Reverse:. The full verse Hear 0 Israel The Lord our God the Lord is One DT 6:4 in English and a Star of David. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The 27mm silver medals and the gold 13 and 22mm have milled edges. The silver 37mm medals bear the word Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. The gold medals of 30mm have G 750 . Serialization:. All medals having a smooth edge are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Zvi Narkis. Reverse Asher Kalderon. Bronze Hecht. Silver and gold 22 and 30mm Israel Government Mint Jerusalem. Gold 13mm Tadgraph and Hecht. Details: 25074375 1980 Silver/935 37.0 Diameter mm. 26.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Samson and the Lion Set 2 Silver Coins $610.53 Samson was a Nazarite an ascetic who abstained from worldly pleasures including drinking alcohol and even cutting his hair. When Samson was on his way to meet the Philistine girl he wanted to wed he encountered an attacking lion. The Lord gave him super human strength to fight and destroy it. Later when on his way to his wedding he observed bees producing honey in the carcass of the lion an unexpected lesson in the vagaries of life and in the possibility of making something sweet from something quite the opposite. Obverse:. The face value in Hebrew and English the State emblem the word Israel in three languages and the mint year. Reverse:. The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period . A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel where this scene took place. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Ilan Hagari. Details: 71879222 Set of the 2 silver coins

State of Israel Coins THE NEGEV SHALL BLOSSOM $95.72 In 5767 the Bank of Israel struck 4 denominations of coins: 5 agorot 10 agorot 1/2 sheqel and 1 sheqel. The 5 agorot coin ceased to be Legal Tender on January 1 2008. The following coin denominations were struck in 5768: 10 agorot 1/2 sheqel the new 2 sheqalim coin and the 5 sheqalim coin. The eight coins are packaged in a lovely album dedicated to the Negev and the vision of David Ben Gurion to make the desert bloom. The album also salutes the steadfastness of the residents of the northwestern part of the Negev who for many years have been the target of attacks from Gaza.

State of Israel Coins 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Herzl $4516.9 If you will it it is no dream Achievements of the State of Israel on the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl is the theme of this 62nd Anniversary Year of the State of Israel approved by the Ministerial Committee for Symbols Ceremonies. Theodor Herzl a statesman and writer father of political Zionism and founder of the World Zionist Organization was born in Budapest Hungary in 1860. For his profound concern in the face of growing antiSemitism around the world and the plight of the Jewish people combined with his tireless efforts to realize his dream of establishing a Jewish State Herzl became known as the Visionary of the State of Israel . Theodor Herzl is buried in Jerusalem on Mt. Herzl named after him and the burial place of Israel s fallen soldiers and statesmen. The Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) is proud to issue the State Medal in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl in compliance with the decision of the Ministerial Committee for Symbols Ceremonies. The medal pays homage to Herzl for the pivotal role he played in shaping Jewish and Israeli history. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Moshe Pereg. Details: 71907300 Set of the 3 medals (Gold Silver and CopperNickel)

State of Israel Coins The Israel National Trail 3 Coin Set $5166.24 The Israel National Trail ( Shvil Yisrael in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the. Red Sea bordering Egypt. The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles) divided into 11 sections and requires between 3060 days of continuous hiking to complete. The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery routes and vistas and includes: the Upper Lower Galilee Carmel Range Sharon Plain Judean Hills Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Meir Eshel. Reverse: Galia Erez. Details: 71888331 Set of the 3 coins above

State of Israel Coins Jonah In The Whale Set 2 Silver Coins $610.53 Jonah the Prophet was commanded by the Lord to go from the Land of Israel to the city of Nineveh (thought to be Mosul in Iraq today) to warn its people to repent for their evil ways lest their city be destroyed. Jonah however chose to flee from his mission by boarding a ship bound for Tarshish (thought to be Spain today). When a violent storm arose the ship s crew believed that one of the passengers was responsible and cast lots to determine who it could be. The lot fell on Jonah who admitted his guilt and was cast into the sea which then calmed down. Meanwhile a big fish thought to be a whale swallowed up Jonah into its belly where he remained for three days and three nights. From the belly of the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord and was saved when the fish spat him out on the shore. He then understood he was destined to go to Nineveh as he had been commanded. The King and the people of Nineveh repented and were subsequently saved. The coin design of Jonah in the whale is inspired by the Chinese Yin Yang philosophy. Obverse:. The face value in Hebrew and English the Israel State Emblem Israel in Hebrew English and Arabic the mint year inscription Jonah in the belly of the fish Jonah 2:1 in the 3 languages Jonah in prayer. Reverse:. The coin depicts Jonah praying from the belly of the whale thy billows and thy waves passed over me.....yet I will look again towards thy Holy Temple.... . Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Gideon Keich. Reverse: Aharon Shevo. Details: 71889222 Set of the 2 silver coins

State of Israel Coins Monitin 4 Bronze Medals $651.92 The Midrash relates that four leading biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each gained world renown. The word used by the Midrash for coin is Monitin which in modern Hebrew denotes good reputation . The Midrash also describes the designs of the coins which inspired the medal designs created by art students at the Emunah Academy for Women Jerusalem instructed by artistdesigner Meir Eshel. Obverse:. Abraham and Sara Medal: Abraham and Sara in their old age and the words Abraham and Sara Coin in Hebrew and in English. Joshua Medal: The ox on the obverse side signifies the strength of Joshua. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. David Medal: The obverse side of the medal reflects David s origins a youth a ruddy shepherd with fine eyes and good looking tending his flock. Mordechai Medal: Mordechai sits fasting clothed in sack and ashes; the words Mordechai Coin in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. Abraham and Sara Medal: A family with a young child under a starry sky and the words which were promised to Abraham I will make of thee a great nation in English and in Hebrew. Joshua Medal: The horns of the antelope on the reverse side signifies Joshua s majesty and courage. In face of the enemy he remained steadfast like the horns of the antelope . David Medal: The Citadel on the reverse side relates to David the King and the fortress he built in Jerusalem which became the capital of Israel. Mordechai Medal: The royal crown the Jews rejoicing and the words Mordechai was great in the King s house in English and Hebrew. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Tamar Tsohar Moriah Levy Lilach Rubin Naamah Lederer. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 71733413 2006 2007 Bronze 59

State of Israel Coins Monitin Mordechai Silver Medal $483.77 The Midrash relates that Mordechai was Great in the House of the King and renowned in all the lands .... and for what was his Monitin his reputation sack and ashes on the one hand and a golden crown on the other . According to the Midrash the coin issued in honor of Mordechai depicts the upturning of circumstances from death decree and mourning to joy and royalty. Mordechai first sits in fast clothed in sack and ashes praying and beseeching for the annulation of the harsh decree. Finally he goes out before the King in royal attire...and the City of Shushan rejoiced and was glad . The coin publicized the miracle that occurred to the Jews. The Mordechai Medal concludes the series of four medals whose designs are based on the descriptions in the Midrash of the coins issued in honor of the four renowed biblical personalities: Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai. Obverse:. Mordechai sits fasting clothed in sack and ashes; the words Mordechai Coin in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The royal crown the Jews rejoicing and the words Mordechai was great in the King s house in English and Hebrew. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Face: Tamar Tsahar. Reverse: Naamah Lidrar. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 21733500 2007 Sterling Silver 50.0 Diameter mm. 59.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Monitin Mordechai Bronze Medal $181.09 The Midrash relates that Mordechai was Great in the House of the King and renowned in all the lands .... and for what was his Monitin his reputation sack and ashes on the one hand and a golden crown on the other . According to the Midrash the coin issued in honor of Mordechai depicts the upturning of circumstances from death decree and mourning to joy and royalty. Mordechai first sits in fast clothed in sack and ashes praying and beseeching for the annulation of the harsh decree. Finally he goes out before the King in royal attire...and the City of Shushan rejoiced and was glad . The coin publicized the miracle that occurred to the Jews. The Mordechai Medal concludes the series of four medals whose designs are based on the descriptions in the Midrash of the coins issued in honor of the four renowed biblical personalities: Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai. Obverse:. Mordechai sits fasting clothed in sack and ashes; the words Mordechai Coin in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The royal crown the Jews rejoicing and the words Mordechai was great in the King s house in English and Hebrew. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Face: Tamar Tsahar. Reverse: Naamah Lidrar. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint. Details: 11733590 2007 Bronze 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Samson and the Lion Gold Coin $4591.93 Samson was a Nazarite an ascetic who abstained from worldly pleasures including drinking alcohol and even cutting his hair. When Samson was on his way to meet the Philistine girl he wanted to wed he encountered an attacking lion. The Lord gave him super human strength to fight and destroy it. Later when on his way to his wedding he observed bees producing honey in the carcass of the lion an unexpected lesson in the vagaries of life and in the possibility of making something sweet from something quite the opposite. Obverse:. The face value in Hebrew and English the State emblem the word Israel in three languages and the mint year. Reverse:. The coin is graced with an artistic rendering of Samson wrestling with the fierce lion in the Philistine city of Timnat in ancient Mesopotamian style typical of the Canaanite period . A stylized palm tree symbolizes the Land of Israel where this scene took place. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Ilan Hagari. Details: 31879300 Gold/917 22k Proof NIS 10 30.0 Diameter mm. 16.96 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Joshua Bronze Medal $181.09 In the Midrash it is told that four leading biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each of them gained world renown. The word used by the Midrash for Coin is the word Monitin and interestingly this appears to be the root of the words Money Monnaie and Moneta that stem from Latin. In modern Hebrew the word Monitin denotes good reputation . The Midrash also describes the designs that appeared on each side of the coins. Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation has chosen to strike the coins described in the Midrash on medals. Art Students of the Emunah Academy for Women Jerusalem have been invited to submit designs and the winning designs have been chosen out of those submitted. First in the series was the Abraham and Sarah Medal that was introduced in our last promotion. This came in a Set Presentation Box designed to hold all the four medals in the series. Each of the medal versions of this medal are still available and the whole series may be ordered on a standing order basis. We now proudly present the Joshua Medal. The firstling of his herd grandeur is his and his horns are like the horns of a wild ox... is the blessing bestowed upon the Tribe of Joseph by Moses before his death. Joshua came from the Tribe of Ephraim the son of Joseph. These are the elements on the Joshua Coin described by the Mishnah. The ox signifies the strength of Joshua and the horns of the antelope his majesty and courage. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. In face of the enemy nevertheless he remained steadfast like the horns of the antelope . These two aspects of his personality are expressed on the two sides of the medal. Obverse:. The ox on the obverse side signifies the strength of Joshua. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. Reverse:. The horns of the antelope on the reverse sid

State of Israel Coins Joshua Silver Medal $483.77 In the Midrash it is told that four leading biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each of them gained world renown. The word used by the Midrash for Coin is the word Monitin and interestingly this appears to be the root of the words Money Monnaie and Moneta that stem from Latin. In modern Hebrew the word Monitin denotes good reputation . The Midrash also describes the designs that appeared on each side of the coins. Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation has chosen to strike the coins described in the Midrash on medals. Art Students of the Emunah Academy for Women Jerusalem have been invited to submit designs and the winning designs have been chosen out of those submitted. First in the series was the Abraham and Sarah Medal that was introduced in our last promotion. This came in a Set Presentation Box designed to hold all the four medals in the series. Each of the medal versions of this medal are still available and the whole series may be ordered on a standing order basis. We now proudly present the Joshua Medal. The firstling of his herd grandeur is his and his horns are like the horns of a wild ox... is the blessing bestowed upon the Tribe of Joseph by Moses before his death. Joshua came from the Tribe of Ephraim the son of Joseph. These are the elements on the Joshua Coin described by the Mishnah. The ox signifies the strength of Joshua and the horns of the antelope his majesty and courage. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. In face of the enemy nevertheless he remained steadfast like the horns of the antelope . These two aspects of his personality are expressed on the two sides of the medal. Obverse:. The ox on the obverse side signifies the strength of Joshua. Joshua was the leader who succeeded in his mission despite the hardships and quarrels of the people. Reverse:. The horns of the antelope on the reverse sid

State of Israel Coins Jonah In The Whale Gold Coin $4591.93 Jonah the Prophet was commanded by the Lord to go from the Land of Israel to the city of Nineveh (thought to be Mosul in Iraq today) to warn its people to repent for their evil ways lest their city be destroyed. Jonah however chose to flee from his mission by boarding a ship bound for Tarshish (thought to be Spain today). When a violent storm arose the ship s crew believed that one of the passengers was responsible and cast lots to determine who it could be. The lot fell on Jonah who admitted his guilt and was cast into the sea which then calmed down. Meanwhile a big fish thought to be a whale swallowed up Jonah into its belly where he remained for three days and three nights. From the belly of the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord and was saved when the fish spat him out on the shore. He then understood he was destined to go to Nineveh as he had been commanded. The King and the people of Nineveh repented and were subsequently saved. The coin design of Jonah in the whale is inspired by the Chinese Yin Yang philosophy. Obverse:. The face value in Hebrew and English the Israel State Emblem Israel in Hebrew English and Arabic the mint year inscription Jonah in the belly of the fish Jonah 2:1 in the 3 languages Jonah in prayer. Reverse:. The coin depicts Jonah praying from the belly of the whale thy billows and thy waves passed over me.....yet I will look again towards thy Holy Temple.... . Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Gideon Keich. Reverse: Aharon Shevo. Details: 31889300 Gold/917 22k Proof NIS 10 30.0 Diameter mm. 16.96 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Coin Set 2006 To the North With Love $95.72 This Coin Set contains the Israel circulation coins that were struck in 5766/ 2006 5 Agorot 10 Agorot 1/2 New Sheqel 1 New Sheqel 5 New Sheqalim 10 New Sheqalim. Each of the coins is in mintfresh uncirculated condition. To the North With Love is dedicated to the Galilee and the entire North of Israel. It salutes the citizens of the North and wishes them a strong peaceful and prosperous future. The album designed by Michal Hamawi contains beautiful color photos of the historical sites and natural landscapes of the northern part of the country.

State of Israel Coins Monitin Series David Bronze Medal $181.09 The Midrash relates that four biblical personalities Abraham Joshua David and Mordechai had coins issued in their honor and through these coins each of them gained world renown. The Midrash also describes the designs that appeared on each side of the coins. Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation has chosen to strike the coins described in the Midrash on medals. The coin dedicated to David is described thus in the Midrash: Staff and Pack on one side and a Citadel on the other relating to the Tower of David . Obverse:. The obverse side of the medal reflects David s origins a youth a ruddy shepherd with fine eyes and good looking tending his flock. Reverse:. The Citadel on the reverse side relates to David the King and the fortress he built in Jerusalem which became the capital of Israel. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the metal and serial number. Designer:. Tamar Zahar. Silver and Bronze Medals: Romania. Gold medal: Israel Coins and Medals Mint.

State of Israel Coins Navy Submarine Bronze Medal $181.09 The Ships of the Israel Navy FiveMedal Set is dedicated to the soldiers of the Navy who have devoted their lives to ensuring the security of Israel s coastlines. The Medal Set has been issued in conjunction with and overseen by the Israel Navy Veterans Association. The Israel Navy was established in 1948. Its very first fleet consisted of the clandestine immigrant ships and the first core of the Navy was formed in part from the Palyam (sea unit of the Palmach). Over the years the Israel Navy has taken part in many operations including the War of Independence in 1948 when it gained control over the sea despite Egypt s recognized command in the area the 1956 Sinai Campaign Six Day War in 1967 War of Attrition (196970) Yom Kippur War in 1973 Peace for Galilee War in 1982 and it has aborted many terrorist penetration attempts from the sea among them Karine A in 2002. The quality of its soldiers together with its sophisticated ships and naval equipment put the Israel Navy in good stead to face future tasks successfully and secure Israel s coastlines. The submarine is an underwater craft capable of carrying out wartime offensive operations and routine intelligencegathering in normal times. In 1959 Israel s first two submarines the Sclass Tanin and Rahav acquired in Britain entered the service and were operational until 1967 the Tanin taking part in an impressive and daring operation during the Six Day War. The next generation was also acquired in the U.K.three Tclass subs the Livyatan Dakar and Dolphin. Tragically the Dakar mysteriously disappeared on its way from Portsmouth to Haifa on January 25th 1968. Its remains were found only 31 years later on the sea floor between Cyprus and Crete. In the 1970s the Vickers shipyard in Britain built for the Israel Navy Gal class submarines based on a German design. They proved reliable and effective. In 1999 Israel s submarine fleet was enhanced by three new advanced Dolphin class submarines the Dolphin Livyatan and Tekumah b

State of Israel Coins Masada Gold Coin $4591.93 Masada is deemed with the highest historical and archeological importance. On a steep cliff in the Judean Desert 450 meters above the Dead Sea Herod the Great built a glorious palace and refuge for himself in case of revolt. The massive system of Roman fortifications surrounding the site is the most intact of all remnants of its kind. Masada serves as a symbol of the love of freedom and the willingness to fight even until death. The last fighters with their families a group of 960 who refused to surrender to the overwhelming might of the Roman Empire remained under siege for three years in an aweinspiring display of valor. These bold and daring Jews preferred death to surrender and pledged to remain free men . The fall of Masada denoted the end of the Great Revolt against Rome. With the establishment of the State of Israel Masada became a symbol of heroism and bravery on which the Zionist ethos and the identity of the new generation of Israeli youth were built. Masada shall not fall again has become an expression of the determination to defend the Jewish Homeland at all costs. Obverse:. The face value in Hebrew and English the State emblem the word Israel in three languages and the mint year; the image of Masada appears below. Reverse:. An image of the cliff of Masada from the north with Herod s palace; the UNESCO and World Heritage Sites symbols; the word MASADA is inscribed along the upper border in Hebrew English and Arabic. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Igal Gabay. Details: 31860300 Gold/917 22k Proof 10 NIS 30.0 Diameter mm. 16.96 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins The Israel National Trail Silver Proof Coin $382.88 The Israel National Trail ( Shvil Yisrael in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the. Red Sea bordering Egypt. The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles) divided into 11 sections and requires between 3060 days of continuous hiking to complete. The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery routes and vistas and includes: the Upper Lower Galilee Carmel Range Sharon Plain Judean Hills Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Meir Eshel. Reverse: Galia Erez. Details: 21888380 Silver/925 Proof NIS 2 38.7 Diameter mm. 28.80 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins The Israel National Trail Silver Proof like Coin $248.35 The Israel National Trail ( Shvil Yisrael in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the. Red Sea bordering Egypt. The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles) divided into 11 sections and requires between 3060 days of continuous hiking to complete. The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery routes and vistas and includes: the Upper Lower Galilee Carmel Range Sharon Plain Judean Hills Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Meir Eshel. Reverse: Galia Erez. Details: 21888300 Silver/925 Prooflike NIS 1 Star of David 30.0 Diameter mm. 14.40 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins The Israel National Trail Gold Coin $4591.93 The Israel National Trail ( Shvil Yisrael in Hebrew) is a hiking path which crosses the length and breadth of the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north on the Lebanese border till Eilat at the southernmost tip on the. Red Sea bordering Egypt. The trail was marked out in 1991 and inaugurated in 1995. It totals some 940 km (580 miles) divided into 11 sections and requires between 3060 days of continuous hiking to complete. The Trail traverses the most beautiful sites and scenery routes and vistas and includes: the Upper Lower Galilee Carmel Range Sharon Plain Judean Hills Coastal Plain and Negev and Arava Deserts. Edge:. B.U. coin: Smooth. Silver and gold proof coins: Milled. Mint Marks:. B.U. coin Star of David. Silver and gold proof coins Hebrew letter mem below the face value. Designer:. Obverse: Meir Eshel. Reverse: Galia Erez. Details: 31888300 Gold/917 22k Proof NIS 10 30.0 Diameter mm. 16.96 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Israel 60 Bronze Medal in Pack $165.57 The beauty and abundance of the Land of Israel are given expression on the Land of the Deer medal struck in honor of the 60th Anniversary of Israeli Independence. Obverse:. The official logo of the 60th Anniversary celebrations appears on the obverse. Reverse:. The Biblical promise of the heritage of the Land of Israel a pleasant land (Jeremiah 3:19) is combined with the Seven Species which represent the beauty and abundance of the land of milk and honey . In the Bible Eretz Israel is likened to a deer because of its beauty and indeed a lovely deer stands proudly in the center of the medal. A heart occupies the place of Jerusalem the heart of the nation on the map of Israel. Designer:. Design of the 60th Anniversary logo: Raymond Cintas. Medal Design: Ruben Nutels. Details: 11832380 2008 Pure Silver 39.0 Diameter mm. 31.1 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Akko Set 2 Silver Coins $610.53 The Bank of Israel has chosen the new Akko coin with which to open both the year 2010 and the new decade. Akko richly deserves to be included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites worthy of preservation inasmuch as this 4 000 year old port city jutting into the blue waters of the Mediterranean on Israel s northern coast is a unique and priceless jewel. UNESCO s designation of Akko states that the exceptional history of the city is reflected in the fact that its well preserved Crusader subterranean city dating from the Middle Ages atop which is the Islamic fortress city of Ottoman times (18th19th centuries) presents a priceless picture and testament of how ancient cities were planned and constructed and how later cities were built emerging from and on top of the older ones. This is exemplified as well in the layered archaeological findings of Jerusalem and each city teaches us about the other one. It is interesting to note that the Crusader city with Byzantine and Roman remnants was discovered in the 1960 s when municipal development necessitated the construction of a modern sewer system. Akko incorporates and encapsulates the entire history and archaeology of the Land of Israel from Biblical times even before King Solomon through the Greeks and Romans the Byzantines the Crusaders the Ottomon Moslems Napoleon the British and finally the fledgling State of Israel (as depicted in the famous film Exodus with its dramatic prison escape from Acre s moated fortress). Akko (Acre) is also a microcosm of modern Israel where Jews and Arabs live work and interact together in normalcy which is enviable throughout the Middle East and boasts a thriving population of some 47 000. It is a tourist mecca as well and its beauty can be seen on this coin which portrays on its obverse the ancient fortress walls with the famous KhanelUmdan caravanseraie and its clock tower erected to celebrate the 25th year of the reign of the notorious Ottoman Butcher of Acre Sultan Suleiman Abdul Hami

State of Israel Coins MOTHERS IN THE BIBLE $2082.54 Sarah Rebecca Rachel and Leah the four matriarchs of the Jewish people were honored on a set of four medals struck in Gold Silver and Bronze. This new set of four medals has been struck in Pure Gold diameter 13.92mm and is available in a lovely set box.

The History of Coins and Symbols in Ancient Israel $45.71 Author: Wirgin, Wolf/ Mandel, Siegfried Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 296 Publication Date: 2011/10/15 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.62 inches

State of Israel Coins Petach Tikva Bronze Medal $165.57 In the summer of 1878/5638 Jews from the Old City of Jerusalem settled in a desolate swamp area that today is Petach Tikva. In 2008 the Mother of Agricultural Settlements celebrates its 130th anniversary. Over the years agriculture gave way to industry and in recent years to hi tech companies. Today Petach Tikva is among the largest and most modern cities and industrial zones in Israel. Obverse:. The Petach Tikva Medal features Old vs. New: the entrance to the home of the Baron Edmund de Rothschild alongside the city s famous Chords Bridge. The orange represents the agricultural origins of the moshava (agricultural town). Reverse:. The common reverse of all medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11833380 2008 Bronze/Tombac 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.2 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Petach Tikva Silver Medal $439.79 In the summer of 1878/5638 Jews from the Old City of Jerusalem settled in a desolate swamp area that today is Petach Tikva. In 2008 the Mother of Agricultural Settlements celebrates its 130th anniversary. Over the years agriculture gave way to industry and in recent years to hi tech companies. Today Petach Tikva is among the largest and most modern cities and industrial zones in Israel. Obverse:. The Petach Tikva Medal features Old vs. New: the entrance to the home of the Baron Edmund de Rothschild alongside the city s famous Chords Bridge. The orange represents the agricultural origins of the moshava (agricultural town). Reverse:. The common reverse of all medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 21833380 2008 Pure Silver 39.0 Diameter mm. 31.1 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Migdal Haemeq Gold Medal $3934.83 Founded in 1953 Migdal HaEmeq was initially settled by immigrants from China and from Romania and later mainly from North Africa. The city has excelled at absorbing new immigrants and integrating them into the community. The education provided the city s children is at a high level and volunteer activity is widespread. Migdal HaEmeq is considered the Silicon Valley of the North with numerous hitech factories providing employment for residents of the city and surrounding area. The percentage of unemployment is among the lowest in the country. This medal is part of a series of medals highlighting the 74 Cities in Israel. Obverse:. The Migdal HaEmeq. Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Gideon Sagi. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 31818310 2008 14k Gold 30.5 Diameter mm. 17.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Ramat Hasharon Bronze Medal $165.57 At the beginning of the 20th Century an idealistic group of new immigrants left Jaffa to build a new life. Enduring nature s hardships and threats from Arab neighbors they tilled the soil and built the City of Peace which later became Ramat Hasharon . After the State of Israel was established the small village helped build the nation by accommodating part of the large Jewish immigration from the Arab countries in tents. These immigrants in their turn contributed to the growth and prosperity of the village which today is the city of Ramat Hasharon with its green surroundings and high standards of living. Obverse:. The Ramat Hasharon. Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 11817380 2008 Bronze/Tombac 39.0 Diameter mm. 26.8 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Ramat Hasharon Gold Medal $3952.94 At the beginning of the 20th Century an idealistic group of new immigrants left Jaffa to build a new life. Enduring nature s hardships and threats from Arab neighbors they tilled the soil and built the City of Peace which later became Ramat Hasharon . After the State of Israel was established the small village helped build the nation by accommodating part of the large Jewish immigration from the Arab countries in tents. These immigrants in their turn contributed to the growth and prosperity of the village which today is the city of Ramat Hasharon with its green surroundings and high standards of living. Obverse:. The Ramat Hasharon. Reverse:. On the common reverse of all the medals in the series an Israeli urban landscape the emblem of the State of Israel and the emblem of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel. Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Meir Eshel. Silver and Bronze medals: USA. Gold medal: ICMC Mint. Details: 31817310 2008 14k Gold 30.5 Diameter mm. 17.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Jerusalem Reunification Bronze Medal $201.79 The 40th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem is being marked in Israel by many official events and at our Corporation by the striking of a State Medal. Since King David made the city the capital of his kingdom more than three thousand years ago Jerusalem has remained the capital of the Jewish people. At the end of the War of Independence in 1948 Jerusalem was divided into two and the city that was declared the capital of the State of Israel by the Knesset in April 1949 remained divided for 19 years until the Six Day War of 1967. On June 7 1967 28 Iyar 5727 less than three days after the outbreak of the war Israeli troops claimed victory over the opposing forces defending the Old City. The Israel Government declared Jerusalem Day a symbol of the historic bond between the city and the Jewish people and of its reunification. In 1980 the Knesset enacted the Basic Law Jerusalem declaring the united city of Jerusalem to be capital of Israel. The 40th Anniversary of Reunification is being celebrated throughout the year. Obverse:. The official emblem of these celebrations decorates the obverse of this new State Medal. Reverse:. On the reverse the Western Wall the heart of the city and the most revered site. Edge:. Designer:. Igal Gabay. Gold medal: The Government Mint Jerusalem. Silver and Bronze medals: Hecht Mint Tel Aviv. Details: 11770700 2007 Bronze 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Hakhel Medal Bronze in Pack $165.57 The source of the Hakhel (gathering together) precept is in Deuteronomy31:12. In Temple times the Hakhel event was one of the most glorious events that was held on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem once in seven years on the Succot following the Shemitah Year (the sabbatical year of the land when it was to be left fallow). With the return to Zion the Hakhel custom was reintroduced in 1945 and since then it has taken place every seven years enhancing the unity among the people of Israel. The official Hakhel Medal is a tangible expression of the impressive Hakhel event. Depicted on the medal are the Jubilee Shofars the Walls of Jerusalem the gathering of the people and the King reading from the Torah the Book of the Law. Around this dramatic artistic rendering is the beautiful and moving inscription Israel One People One Heart . Today more than ever this medal is a must for each and every one of us. It is a mark of solidarity and identification with Israel and our people. Obverse:. Jubilee Shofars the Walls of Jerusalem the gathering of the people and the King reading from the Torah the Book of the Law. Inscription: Israel One People One Heart . Edge:. Smooth. Designer:. Aharon Shevo. Details: 11485390 2002 Bronze in Pack 38.0 Diameter mm. 28.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Good Luck Bronze Medal $201.79 Our GOOD LUCK Medal is the perfect way to send your wishes for success. Obverse:. The Hebrew word (Behatzlacha) for GOOD LUCK . A silkscreen with a bouquet of flowers stemming from the letter Lamed . Reverse:. Sunshine in the background. Above it the words May he succeed in all he does in Hebrew and the words GOOD LUCK in English. Edge:. State of Israel Emblem with the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. Designer:. Avraham Pat. Silkscreen:. Eli Garbel. Details: 15288702 1998 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 70.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Eli Cohen Bronze Medal $201.79 The Eli Cohen Medal is an Israel State Medal issued to perpetuate the memory of our man in Damascus who was hanged at the scaffold in May 1965. Eli Cohen was born in Alexandria Egypt in 1924. He joined the Zionist Movement was active in the Sinai Campaign and made Aliya to Israel with his family. He joined the Israel Intelligence Service in 1960 and his goal was to be Damascus. The Mosad created an appropriate identification for him a business man living in Buenos Aires returning to Syria the land of his birth. From 196165 he succeeded in penetrating the highest level of the Syrian Authorities and establishing contacts with Military and Security Officials. He transmitted vital information to Israel. In January 1965 he was caught in action sentenced to death and on May 18 was hanged in the town center. Before his death he asked to convey the message to his family that he had fulfilled his duty and remained loyal to his people and land up until his last moment. Obverse:. The medal face bears the portrait of Eli Cohen and his name in Hebrew and English. Reverse:. The reverse depicts iron rods in the shape of a Star of David symbolizing the prison bars the Israel State Emblem and Mosad Emblem. Edge:. State emblem with the words STATE OF ISRAEL inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the serial number and metal. Designer:. Ruben Nutels. Silver and Bronze Medals: Kretschmer Jerusalem. Gold Medal: Government Mint Jerusalem. Details: 11300700 2002 Bronze/Tombac 70.0 Diameter mm. 140.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Akko Gold Coin $4591.93 The Bank of Israel has chosen the new Akko coin with which to open both the year 2010 and the new decade. Akko richly deserves to be included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites worthy of preservation inasmuch as this 4 000 year old port city jutting into the blue waters of the Mediterranean on Israel s northern coast is a unique and priceless jewel. UNESCO s designation of Akko states that the exceptional history of the city is reflected in the fact that its well preserved Crusader subterranean city dating from the Middle Ages atop which is the Islamic fortress city of Ottoman times (18th19th centuries) presents a priceless picture and testament of how ancient cities were planned and constructed and how later cities were built emerging from and on top of the older ones. This is exemplified as well in the layered archaeological findings of Jerusalem and each city teaches us about the other one. It is interesting to note that the Crusader city with Byzantine and Roman remnants was discovered in the 1960 s when municipal development necessitated the construction of a modern sewer system. Akko incorporates and encapsulates the entire history and archaeology of the Land of Israel from Biblical times even before King Solomon through the Greeks and Romans the Byzantines the Crusaders the Ottomon Moslems Napoleon the British and finally the fledgling State of Israel (as depicted in the famous film Exodus with its dramatic prison escape from Acre s moated fortress). Akko (Acre) is also a microcosm of modern Israel where Jews and Arabs live work and interact together in normalcy which is enviable throughout the Middle East and boasts a thriving population of some 47 000. It is a tourist mecca as well and its beauty can be seen on this coin which portrays on its obverse the ancient fortress walls with the famous KhanelUmdan caravanseraie and its clock tower erected to celebrate the 25th year of the reign of the notorious Ottoman Butcher of Acre Sultan Suleiman Abdul Hami