The State emblem and the words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and English.
Period
Notice
Nathan Karp, Tidhar Dagan
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Above, the legend `Gates of Jerusalem` in Hebrew and English. In the center, the North Star pointing in different directions. Around the star, a sketch of the eight gates. On each gate, the name in Hebrew and English - Jaffa Gate, the New Gate, Damascus Gate, Herod`s Gate, Lion Gate, Gate of Golden, Dung Gate, Zion Gate.
Obverse lettering
GATES OF JERUSALEM שערי ירושלים JAFFA יפו NEW חדש DEMASCUS דמשק HERODS הרודס LION אריה GOLDEN זהוב DUNG זבל ZION ציון
Obverse script
Reverse description
The verse `Our feet shall stand within they gates 0 Jerusalem`, Psalms 122:2, in Hebrew. Within, a stylized gate, the Old City buildings on a sketched background. Around, the English translation of the above verse.
Reverse lettering
OUR FEET SHAL STAND WITHIN THY GATES O JERUSALEM עמזות היו רגלינו בשעוין ירושלים תהילים קכ"ב,2 Psalms 122,2
