624) WARBLER (Prinia gracilis): Second Coin in the "Birds of Israel" Series (2017):

624) WARBLER (Prinia gracilis): Second Coin in the "Birds of Israel" Series (2017):

For other Coins issued in this 8 Coin Series, please visit the following links:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

WARBLER (Prinia gracilis):

The warbler, one of the smallest of the singing birds in Israel, is one of its common birds. Its colors are brownish gray and its back is striped. It is found in trees and bushes in which it builds its nest. With its long tail, it moves very quickly between the branches. The warbler feeds on small insects, seeds and fruit. Its body measures about 12 cm, its wingspan is about 4 cm and its weight, about 7 grams.

Warblers are found in couples throughout the year and the male defends the couple's territory. The female lays 3 to 5 eggs, colored pink with reddish marks. Their nests are pear-shaped and the young birds stay in the nest for nearly two weeks.

The Obverse of the Coin  depicts a warbler flying over trees and grass. Inscriptions in English and Hebrew are: "Birds of Israel" (on the upper periphery) and "Warbler" (on the lower periphery), "The Holy Land Mint logo" and beneath it, the metal fineness ".999 SILVER",  weight "0.5 Oz" and mint year "2017". 

Each of the 8 coins in the Series will exhibit a Common Reverse, with The Land of Israel at the center of the world as seen from a satellite map.

Around the border, the angles and directions of a compass, symbolizing the "inner compass" of birds that directs them to the Land of Israel.

The specifications of this coin are:  Diameter/Size: 50 mm; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (AG); Weight: 15.5 grams; Coin Quality: Proof with applied colour; Year of Issue: 2017; Designer: Igal Gabay; Quantity/Mintage: 3.600 pieces; Minted by: ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation) - The Holy Land Mint.

The Box in which the coin is made available together with an information booklet.

The Banner showcasing the Series of eight coins which will depict - Hoopoe, Warbler, Vulture, Lesser Kestrel, Goldfinch, Kingfisher, Sun-Bird and Barn Owl.