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"The Olympic Games" 2004

"WINDSURFING"

Commemorative Coins Issued by the Bank of Israel


Windsurfing Israel Coin Set


This coin honors the Israeli 2004 Olympic Delegation

"WINDSURFING"


Authorized by the Israeli Olympic Committee and part of the sales proceeds supported the Israeli Olympic Delegation.

Coin Description

Front

A series of Windsurfers in the Red Sea. The inscription, "Windsurfing" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Reverse

A group of four Windsurfers. The denomination, "1, 2 or 10" with the year of issue "5764/2004" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The inscription, "The Olympic Delegation of Israel, 2004" in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem at the top. "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" beside 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 89 10 NIS Proof Gold/.917 30 mm 16.96 grams 540 1300.00


Olympic Gold Coin 2004 Olympic Gold Coin 2004

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
SI 24 1 NIS Proof-like Silver/.925 30 mm 14.4 grams 2,800 45.00
SI 24a 2 NIS Proof Silver/.925 38.7 mm 28.8 grams 2,800 65.00


Windsurfing Silver Coin Windsurfing Silver Coin


Windsurfing Silver Proof Coin Windsurfing Silver Proof Coin

encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel


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 "Windsurfing" 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 "Windsurfing" coin at the bottom


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