The words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and English, the emblem of the State of Israel and a serial number. Scripts: Hebrew, Latin Lettering: State of Israel מדינת ישראל
The blessing recited by every Jew on seeing a friend who has recovered from an illness: `Blessed be the Healer of the sick` in Hebrew and English.
Obverse lettering
ברוך
רופא
חולים
Blessed Be
the healer
of the sick
Obverse script
Hebrew, Latin
Reverse description
In the center, a stylized design of the sun shining as a symbol of righteousness and healing, and a young branch expressing growth and freshness. On the rim, the verse in Hebrew and English, `and thy health shall spring forth speedily` (Isaiah 58:8).
Reverse lettering
וארכתך מהרה תצמח
ישעיה נח ח
and thy health shall spring forth speedily
isaiah 58,8
