997) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS), a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone:

997) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS), a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone:

The theme for this year's Anniversary of Israel's establishment is - "Innovation Nation":

From Agritech solutions, computing and space technology to life-saving medical feats, the achievements of the Israeli nation in the past 71 years, since its establishment are simply mind-boggling. 

Israel presently stands among the world's top ten locations for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists along with the economic capitals of the World.

Modern Israel's innovations began in the first collective communities (or the "Kibbutzim"), in which new immigrants from over 130 countries found themselves experimenting with new agricultural methods and creating Israel's first industries.

Innovative spirit and the "Israeli brain" together with successful team-work, problem solving and technical skills learned during military service have contributed to the success of Israeli entrepreneurs on a global scale. Israel's top educational institutions have also contributed by cultivating a knowledgeable nation of professionals -  scientists, engineers, doctors and professors and among them many researchers.

Israel's high concentration of Nobel Prize laureates, compared to its relatively small population, reflects its innovative achievements.

The 2019, Coin commemorating Israel's Independence Day highlights the innovative sectors of the State , in particular  -  Space and Computing Technology, Water, Agriculture and Solar Energy.

The Commemorative Coins:

Three variants of this Commemorative Coin have been issued:

A Gold Proof Coin (10 NIS), a Silver  Proof Coin (2 NIS) and a Silver, Proof-like Coin (1 NIS).

The three Coins issued on the occasion, shown against the background of the Israeli Flag. The banner is titled - "2019 Independence Day Coin - THE NATION OF INNOVATION"

The Gold Proof Coin (10 NIS):

The Reverse of the Gold Proof 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coin shows (clock-wise) from the top - a rocket representing Israel's Space Programme and research, a "disc-on-key" (USB Memory Stick) representing data storage for the computer, a Solar Panel signifying the use of Solar Energy, a Water droplet - Water technology, 3 leaves signifying Agritech and a symbol signifying Israeli Car Navigation Techniques.

The peripheral inscription is - "INNOVATION NATION", spelt in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

On the Obverse of the Gold Proof 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coin is engraved - "INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019", the denomination of the coin "10 NEW SHEKELS", name of the issuing nation "ISRAEL" and the mint mark of the Israeli Mint the Hebrew letter "Mem".

The specifications of this 10 NIS Gold Proof Coin are:

Denomination: 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS); Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Au) 22 K ; Coin Quality: Proof; Weight: 16.96 grams; Diameter: 30.0 mm; Mintage: 555 pieces; Mint Mark: "Mem"; Mint: Israeli Mint.

The Reverse of the Silver Proof 2 New Israeli Shekel  (NIS) Coin design exhibits the same features and is identical to the above Gold 10 NIS.

The Obverse of the Silver Proof 2 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coin is identical to the Obverse of the 10 NIS Gold Proof Coin shown above.

The specifications of this 2 NIS Silver Coin are:

Denomination: 2 New Israeli Shekel (NIS); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Diameter/Size: 38.7 mm; Mint Mark: Mem"; Mint: Israeli Mint; Mintage: 2,800 pieces.

The Reverse of the 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Proof-like Silver Coin is identical in design to both the above coin Reverses.

The Obverse of the 1 New Israeli Shekel Proof-like Silver Coin exhibits the same design features of the Obverses of the above two coins.

The specifications of the 1 NIS Coin are:

Denomination: 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof-like; Weight: 30.0 grams; Diameter: 14.4 mm; Mint Mark: Star of David; Mint: Israeli Mint; Mintage: 1,800 pieces. 

The box in which the coins are housed/marketed.

The entire coin set of three coins is also available separately for collectors. 

The Silver Coin set of two coins is also available separately for collectors.










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More posts on Butterflies on this blog:

1) Butterflies of India (Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

2) Butterflies of India (Part II): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

3) Butterflies of India (Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016 

4) Butterflies of Kyrgyzstan: A set of three stamps depicting the Loxias Apollo, Colias regia and Colias christophi Butterflies, issued by the Kyrgyz Express Post on 07.09.2018

More Posts from ICMC Israel:

Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series:

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017: 

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 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:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)