State Medal - Israel-Canada Friendship

€51,523.00
LocationIsrael
Year1967
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight26 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeMilled
Period
NoticeOscar Harris
Reference(s) Franklin#SGI-1, ICMC#45040396
Obverse descriptionIn the center, a stylized maple leaf (Canada`s emblem) mounted upon a Star of David. The leaf stem is flanked by the date `1867-1967`. The words `State of Israel` appear parallel to the two lower corners of the Star of David to the right and a seven branch candelabra on the left. Around the rim, an inscription in English and French: `Israel Salutes Canada`s Centennial`.
Obverse letteringISRAEL SALUTES CANADA`S CENTENNIAL 1867 1967 STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל ISRAEL SALUE LE CENTENAIRE DU CANADA
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionAbove, a sculptured map of Canada. At the bottom, in a continuous movement, words emerging: `And Peace Without End` (Isaiah 9:6) in Hebrew, French and English.
Reverse letteringAND PEACE WITHOUT END UNE PAIX SANS FIN ולשלום אין קץ ISAIAH 9:6
Reverse script
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1967 FM - - 50 366
Catalog ID2602170150
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