The State emblem and the words `State of Israel` in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear the word `Silver 935` in Hebrew and `Sterling` in English. The gold has `G 916.6`. Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL מדינת ישראל Lettering: STATE OF ISR
Around the rim, a stylized design of the museum buildings. In the center, an inscription `The Israel Museum` in Hebrew, English and French.
Obverse lettering
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THE ISRAEL
MUSEUM
LE MUSEE
D`ISRAEL
Obverse script
Reverse description
A realistic representation of a stone candelabra found in a second century C.E. synagogue uncovered in Tiberias. The branches composed of conventional open pomegranates on top of which recessed containers for oil are visible.