In the center `Baron Edmond de Rothschild` in Hebrew and English and the dates, `5605-5695; 1845-1934`. Above, the Israel State emblem, around the border, the inscription `Centenary of his first settlement activities in Eretz Israel` in Hebrew and in English. The word `Israel` in Hebrew, Arabic and English, beside the mint year `1982` and the corresponding Hebrew year 5742 in Hebrew characters. Face value on the gold coin: `10 Sheqalim` in Hebrew, on the silver, `2 Sheqalim`.
Obverse script
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering
اسرائيل
BARON EDMOND
DE ROTHSCHILD
1845-1934
Reverse description
Portrait of Edmond de Rothschild and the words `Father of the Settlements` in Hebrew.
Reverse script
Hebrew
Reverse lettering
Edge
`34th Year of the State of Israel`, in Hebrew, towards the
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)