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.
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
EDMOND THE ROTHSCHILD FATHER OF THE
YISHUV AND HIS SON JAMES WHO GAVE THE KNESSET ITS HOME
אדמונד דה-רוטשילד
אבי הישוב ובנו ג`ינס
בונה משכן הכנסת
Obverse script
Hebrew, Latin
Reverse description
Three sets of figures symbolizing the major achievements of the Rothschilds and PICA, in Israel (agriculture, education, industry). Above them, the Knesset. Round the rim, a golden frame. The artist`s signature, P. Vincze, in Hebrew and English.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
Engraver
Mint of the Sovereign Order of Malta (Zecca del Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta), Rome, Italy (1964-date)
