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    Baron Edmond de Rothschild was known as the "Father of the Settlement" in Israel. The 1982 Independence Day coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rothschild's first projects in Israel. The coin features a portrait of Rothschild on the front with details of his life and philanthropic works. It was minted in both silver and gold versions, with mintmarks identifying the type and limited editions.

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    Baron Edmond de Rothschild was known as the "Father of the Settlement" in Israel. The 1982 Independence Day coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rothschild's first projects in Israel. The coin features a portrait of Rothschild on the front with details of his life and philanthropic works. It was minted in both silver and gold versions, with mintmarks identifying the type and limited editions.

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    Baron Edmond de Rothschild was known as the "Father of the Settlement" in Israel. The 1982 Independence Day coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rothschild's first projects in Israel. The coin features a portrait of Rothschild on the front with details of his life and philanthropic works. It was minted in both silver and gold versions, with mintmarks identifying the type and limited editions.

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    "Baron Edmond de Rothschild" 1982/5742

    Israel's 34th Anniversary of Independence Coin

    Baron Edmond James (Avrahim Binyamin) de Rothschild (1845-1934) is the known as the
    "Father of the Settlement" (Avi ha-Yishuv). The Independence Day coin 1982/5742 is
    dedicated to the memory of Edmond de Rothschild and marks the centenary of his first
    projects in Israel.

    Description of the Coin

    Front

    A portrait of Baron Rothschild with the inscription in Hebrew, "Father of the Jewish
    Settlement".

    Reverse

    The State Emblem with the inscription below, "Baron Edmond de Rothschild" and the
    dates, "1845-1934" in Hebrew and English. Around the rim, "Centenary of His First
    Settlement Activities in Eretz Israel". The word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
    The date 1982/5742 and the denomination "10 Sheqalim" or "2 Sheqalim" in Hebrew.

    The uncirculated silver coin is mintmarked with a 6 pointed star at the bottom. The
    proof coins are mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem' at the bottom.

    Cat. No. Denomination Type Diam. Weight Mintage Price


    10 Sheqalim
    FR18 Gold/.900 30mm 17.28 gr. 4,875 265.00
    Proof
    Actual gold weight: 1/2 oz. - Housed in an olivewood display box from the Bank of Israel

    Cat. No. Denomination Type Diam. Weight Mintage Price


    2 Sheqel
    A 25 Silver/.850 37mm 28.8gm. 13,355 12.00
    Uncirculated
    A 25 a 2 Sheqel Proof Silver/.850 37mm 28.8gm. 9,555 18.00

    Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. It will display a matte
    type finish. A small six pointed "Star of David" mintmark struck on the "Rothschild" coin
    below the center inscription.
    Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck using polished
    dies. The planchets are specially selected and polished. The coins exhibit a mirror-like
    surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small
    Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Rothschild" coin below the center inscription.

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