Israel Official State Medal "The Knesset" 1971 Bronze 45mm UNC

Description

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Israel Official State Medal "The Knesset" 1971 Bronze 45mm UNC
Description
:
At the very height of the War of Independence, the people were called upon to elect 120 representatives and on February 14th, 1949 the first session of Israel's Legislature - the Knesset - was called to order, in temporary quarters. The corner stone for a permanent home for the Knesset was set in 1958 on a high and rugged hill in the western part of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem the capital, was designated as the seat of the State of Legislature in the "Knesset Law - Shevat 22, 5718". The law stipulated that among its major functions, the Knesset shall: make laws, approve the Cabinet and scrutinize its work, elect the State President, approve the State budget and appoint the State Comptroller.
Obverse:
The Knesset edifice rising on a hill in the western part of the city and the inscription "the Knesset" in Hebrew and English.
Reverse
:
A stylized picture of United Jerusalem, its main buildings standing out. The inscription "Jerusalem" in Hebrew and English.
Edge
:
The State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.
Metal
:
Bronze - Tombac
Diameter
:
45mm
Weight
:
40gm
Mintage:
11,886 medals.
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