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"PEOPLE OF THE GOLDEN YEARS"


ISRAEL'S 57th ANNIVERSARY

Commemorative Coin Set Issued by the Bank of Israel

2005/5765

Golden Years of Israel Coin Set


Life expectancy in Israel is among the highest in the world and as life expectancy continues to grow, so does the senior citizen population.

Today, the world no longer belongs only to the young! Senior citizens also enjoy a full and healthy life. They have more leisure time in which to pursue hobbies and contribute to society, culture and the economy. Many take part in rewarding volunteering work.

The Israel Anniversary Coin of 2004 was dedicated to "Children". In 2005, the coin features the important role of senior citizens and the happiness derived from the "Golden Years".

An olive tree has appropriately been chosen to represent the people of the "Golden Years". The strong roots, branches and fruit, perfectly symbolize the developed strength, vigor and creativity of our Senior Citizens.

Coin Description

Front

An olive tree in the center of the coin with the inscription, "The Golden Years" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.

Reverse

An olive branch with the denomination, "1, 2 or 10" with the year of issue "5765/2005" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The inscription, "Independence Day 2005" in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem at the top. "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" below the denomination. The Proof coins mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom. The Uncirculated coins with a six pointed 'Star of David'.

NIS - New Israel Sheqalim


Cat. No. Denomination Type Diameter Weight Mintage Price
FR 92 10 NIS Proof Gold/.917 30 mm 16.96 grams 485 1300.00


Golden Years 10 Shekel Gold Proof Coin Golden Years 10 Shekel Gold Proof Coin

Actual gold weight:    1/2 oz.   encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel


Cat. No. Denomination Type Diameter Weight Mintage Price
A 48 1 NIS Proof-like Silver/.925 30 mm 14.4 grams 1,100 out of stock
A 48a 2 NIS Proof Silver/.925 38.7 mm 28.8 grams 1,100 55.00


Golden Years Silver 1 Shekel Coin Golden Years Silver 1 Shekel Coin

Golden Years Silver 2 Shekel Proof Coin Golden Years Silver 2 Shekel Proof Coin



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 "Golden Years" coin at the bottom.

Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck 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 "Golden Years" coin at the bottom


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