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"Medicine in Israel"
1995/5755
Israel's 47th Anniversary Commemorative Coin
From the dawn of history, the Jewish people have had a great influence on the development of medical science. Medicine in the State of Israel today is the continuation of a fine tradition. Many of the prominent personalities in the Zionist Movement were themselves doctors, and it was they who laid the foundation for an advanced medical infrastructure in Israel.
Description of the Coin
Front
A candelabrum with a snake entwined around its stem. A cross-section showing chambers of the heart, test tube, syringe and a DNA molecule. The inscription "Medicine in Israel", in Hebrew and English.
Reverse
The denomination "1, 2, 5 or 10" the with the date "1995/5755" in Hebrew and English. "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. At the left, the official emblem of the State of Israel.
The Proof-like silver coin is mintmarked with a 6 pointed star between the dates. The proof coins are mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem'.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
Mintage |
Price |
| FR 53 |
5 NIS Proof |
Gold/.900 |
22 mm |
8.63 grams |
1,147 |
- |
| FR 54 |
10 NIS Proof |
Gold/.900 |
30 mm |
17.28 grams |
1,230 |
- |
 
Actual gold weight: 1/4 & 1/2 oz. encapsulated and housed in a custom display box
| Cat. No. |
Denomination |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
ASW |
Mintage |
Price |
| A 38 |
1 NIS Proof-like |
Silver/.925 |
30 mm |
14.4 grams |
.4282 oz |
3,468 |
25.00 |
| A 38a |
2 NIS Proof |
Silver/.925 |
38.7 mm |
28.8 grams |
.8565 oz |
3,698 |
45.00 |
 
Proof-Like: A Mint State coin struck on a standard quality planchet. The coin displays a mirror type finish, but of lesser degree than a full Proof strike. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Medicine" coin between the dates.
Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck with extra pressure using polished dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Medicine" coin between the dates.
ASW: actual silver weight
Also, available:
The "Medicine Without Borders" 1995 Official Piefort Mint Set 5755
8 piece Piefort "Medicine Without Borders" mint set. The set contains the 7 trade coins of Israel, minted in double thickness plus the special ½ Sheqel coin that displays the "Medicine" design, based on the design of the "47th Anniversary" coin. Issued in a limited numbered edition of 10,000 sets.
(Piefort - Coins struck in double thickness.)
| Cat. No. |
Description |
Price |
| MS-38 |
1995 Medicine Piefort Mint Set |
45.00 |
Philatelic Numismatic Cover:
The Silver Proof coin is also offered together with a First Day cover by the Israel Philatelic Service. Housed in a custom wallet style folder. Nicely presented.
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Cat No.
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Image
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Description
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Price
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| 72143395 |
P1 P2 |
Philatelic Numismatic Cover with Silver Proof Coin
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60.00
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