Description: Two beautiful coins honoring Israel's heritage. No stand is included, but the Red Vinyl case is including.The Knesset State Medal, 5731 -1971At 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. The design of the 70mm and of the 34mm medal differs somewhat from the others.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. 25th Anniversary Declaration of Independence State Medal, 5733-1973During the 25 years since the State of Israel was founded, its population has increased five-fold, scores of cities have been built, hundreds of villages established on land part of which was desolate or desert; agricultural production has risen and a modern industrial complex has won export markets. During these twenty-five years, national security was the major problem and Israel suffered greatly in the loss of life and property-damage during the wars. Despite her victories or the battlefield, however, the quest for peace with her Arab neighbors has not been achieved and remains the most important concern of her State policy.ObverseThe official emblem of the 25th anniversary observance; the menorah. A ribbon forming the number 25, bears the word "Israel". On the rim underneath in English the legend "Israel's 25th Anniversary"ReverseThe twelve signs of the Zodiac seen on the mosaic of a 6th century synagogue floor discovered in Beth Alpha.EdgeThe State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English.
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