Israel 40th Anniversary Independence Medal in Philatelic-Numismatic Cover 1988

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Bank of Israel 40th Anniversary of Independence Medal in Philatelic-Numismatic Cover
Medal Description
:
The Bank of Israel issues to the public, through the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (until 2008 the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, uncirculated year sets of coins issued during the same year or during the last two years, as well as Hanukka sets and coin sets commemorating special milestones in the history of the State of Israel. In 1988 Israel celebrated its 40th Anniversary of Independence. To commemorate this occasion, a limited quantity trade coins of all denominations from 1 Agora through 1 New Sheqel with inscription "40 Years to Israel" was placed into general circulation and could be obtained by the public at face value. A special Mint set (MS37) containing these coins was distributed by the IGCMC, with an additional bonus for the collector: a special 40th Anniversary of Independence medal issued by the Bank of Israel. The Bank of Israel, independently from the IGCMC, sold an additional quantity of medals in an "Israel's 40th Anniversary" PNC complete with 40th Anniversary postage stamp and 40th Anniversary Exhibition cancellation. No loose medals were sold
Obverse
Appears the official 40th Anniversary logo, and the words "Israel", as well as the year 5748/1988
.
Reverse
Depicts the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem, and the text "Bank of Israel Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English
.
Metal:
Brass;
Diameter
: 24 mm;
Weight:
6
gm.
Postage Stamp Description
:
Every year the Israel Ministry of Defence sends messages to the families of soldiers who fell in Israel's wars. These letters go out on Memorial Day and carry a special Memorial Day stamp.
This year's Memorial Day and Independence Day are both of particular significance because it is Israel's 40th year of Independence.
The Hebrew letter "Mem" (M) which is one of the letters that form the Hebrew year (5748), which is what the stamp shows, means 40 in the group of Hebrew figures.
In addition to this stamp the Philatelic Service is also issuing a Souvenir Sheet which includes the stamp and the colourful regimental emblems of the Israel Defence Forces.
The State
of Israel, which longs for peace shows its appreciation in this way, on this Independence Day, to the Army and Security Forces who guard the State at all times.
Issue: April 1988;
Designer: M. Pereg;
Stamp size: 40 x 30.8 mm
Quantity Issued:
3,908
.
Issued by the
Bank of Israel.
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