In the centre, two medallions, upon which appears a likeness of the `famous benefactor` and his son James. Beneath, the legend: `Edmond de Rothschild, father of the yishuv and his son James, who gave the Knesset its home.` The above also in English. In the upper part, round the rim, a gold frame. The artist`s signature, P. Vincze, in Hebrew and English.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
The State
emblem, the word `Israel` in Hebrew and English. On the margin of
the bronze and silver medals, minted in Rome, appears the legend:
`Elul 5726 - Aug. 1966`. On the silver medals `Silver 986` in
Hebrew and the word `Silver` in English.
Reverse script
Engraver
Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem,Israel Moshe Hecht, Tel Aviv,Israel
