Israel 2 Silver Coins 1988 Israel's 40th Anniversary 1 & 2 New Sheqel Proof + BU

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Israel 2 Silver Coins 1988 "Israel's 40th Anniversary"    1 New Sheqel BU & 2 New Sheqalim Proof
Description:
On 5 Iyar 5708 (14 May 1948), 1878 years after the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans, and 51 years after the First Zionist Congress in Basel under the leadership of Theodor Herzl, the National Committee headed by David Ben Gurion proclaimed the Yishuv's independence. In line with the wishes of Theodor Herzl, the Independence Declaration read out by Ben Gurion stipulated that the new independent State would be governed by democratic principles, and would strive to become a modern and progressive nation in all respects.
The 40th Anniversary of Independence coin depicts on its obverse the memorable occasion when David Ben Gurion proclaimed Israel's independence. On the coin, exactly as in reality, David Ben Gurion is flanked by two large national flags, and overlooked from a large wall picture by Theodor Herzl, visionary of the newborn State of Israel.
Edge
:
Inscribed, Edge inscription: "Independence Day 5748" in archaic Hebrew.
Mint Marks:
O
n the obverse of 1 New Sheqel BU coin the Star of David and on 2 New Sheqalim Proof Coin letter "mem".
Metal:
1 New Sheqel: Silver/850
;
Diameter
:
30mm;
Weight:
14.4gm                                                                            2
New Sheqel: Silver/850
;
Diameter
:
37mm;
Weight:
28.8gm
Quantity Issued:
1 NIS -
8,990 coins & 2 NIS
-
8,100 coins
Issued by the
Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.
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