1234) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1969-2019): A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of stamp issue: 05.01.2020:

1234) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1969-2019): A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of stamp issue: 05.01.2020:

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , which was founded 50 years ago, is the most rapidly developing Research University in Israel. 

With around 20,000 students and more than 4,000 Faculty members at its five campuses - in Beer Sheva, Sede Boqer, Marcus Family campus, David Tuviyahu campus and Eilat - the University is realising the vision of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel, that the future of the country lay in the Negev Desert.

The University leads excellence in Research and Science that affects daily life.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is committed to social and environmental involvement. More than one-third of its students participate in unique social action programmes that serve as an example for other institutions world-wide. 

The University is a leader in many fields of research, including cyber security, robotics, biotechnology, desert agriculture, water issues, Israel and Zionism studies, hotel and tourism management, social leadership, nano-technology et al.

It encourages multi-disciplinary collaborations with government and industry and cultivates entrepreneurship and innovation in many forms. The University is at the centre of efforts to make the city of Beer Sheva a national cyber centre, where leading international companies rely upon the University's expertise for innovative research and development.

As it celebrates crossing the 50 year milestone, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev affects the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Negev, in Israel and around the World.

Description of the Stamp and the First Day Cover (FDC):

The Stamp features the following - 

- an image of David Ben-Gurion

- the Double Helix bridge that leads to the University's Advanced Technologies Park

- students on the University campus

- symbols of the atom and of DNA

- the Stamp tab features Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 50th Anniversary logo

- Representations of neuro-science and robotics research

- value of the stamp NIS 5.0

The First Day Cover (FDC) features:

- Description/Philosophy/Quote of David Ben-Gurion on the FDC (in both Hebrew & English) - 

"The discovery of scientific truth is both an objective unto itself and a means to an end; to increase the rule of mankind over nature, for the sake of the spiritual, social and moral elevation of man, the public and humankind as a whole."

- Krietman Plaza - an oasis located at the heart of the campus, including a flowing man made stream that is shaded by plants indigenous to the Negev Desert and a unique stone arcade which creates a shaded space to sit.

- The Special Cancellation Handstamp - shows the logo of the 50th Anniversary. The Cancellation date is "04.02.2020".

A Block (set of four stamps)

        A Plate Block, Cancelled to Order (CTO)

     A Full Sheet (FS) of 5 x 2 = 10 Stamps

Technical details:

Issue Date: 04.02.2020

Designer: Zvika Roitman

Printer: Cartor Security Printing, France

Process: Offset

Stamp size: 20.0 mm (W) x 40.0 mm (H)

Stamp value: NIS 5.0

Links to 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):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth 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 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

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the Biblical Art series: Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

"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)

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019