The Bank of Israel has issued (10th October) the 22nd set of coins which is part of their ongoing series entitled “Biblical Arts.” The latest story being featured is that of Isaac and Rebecca. According to the scriptures, the servant Eliezer of Damascus devised a test in order to find the right wife for Isaac, […]
Israel: Latest legal tender gold bullion coin focuses on the ancient cardo roadway in Jerusalem
The Bank of Israel has issued (10th June) the eighth coin design within their current bullion coin series entitled “Jerusalem of Gold.” Featured on this year’s coin is the cardo, which was the main street in the heart of the city and a significant trade centre that ran from north to south during the time […]
Israel: Gold and silver collector coins issued to celebrate 70th anniversary of statehood
The Bank of Israel have issued (12th April) gold and silver collector coins in celebration and remembrance of the 70th anniversary of statehood, which was officially declared on the 14th May 1948, the day before the expiration of the British administration of what was previously referred to as the Mandate of Palestine. Israel would be admitted as […]
Israel: Biblical Art series continues with gold and silver coins featuring the story of creation, Adam and Eve
The Bank of Israel have issued (30th October) a new set of coins which feature the Biblical story of Adam and Eve. According to the story of creation in the Old Testament, God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden (or the Garden of Delight) — the best place on earth — where pleasant […]
Israel: 50th anniversary of Jerusalem under one authority commemorated on new silver and gold coins
The Bank of Israel will issue (1st August) new gold and silver coins which mark the 50th year of the city of Jerusalem, which was brought under one single authority as a result of the Six-Day War in June 1967. Throughout Jewish history, the holy city of Jerusalem has never been forgotten. The city is considered […]
ICMC Announces End to Exclusive Distribution of Bank of Israel Collector Coins
The Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has announced that it will no longer act as the exclusive distributor of Bank of Israel commemorative and collector coins, effective August 31. The ICMC has also announced that due to the significant decrease in the price of precious metals, they will be reducing the cost of many […]
Fifth Coin in the “UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Israel” Series
The Bank of Israel have released three new coins which continue their ongoing series of highlighting parts of the country which are designated UNESCO heritage sites. This year, the coins feature the ancient city of Avdat in the Negev which was one of the famed ancient Nabatean cities along the Incense Route, the road over […]
Harnessing the Energy of the Sun Features on New Collector Coins
The Bank of Israel have announced three new coins which feature one of the country’s most important and vital sources of energy, that of solar power. As a country situated in the Middle East, Israel’s geographic position on the planet is most advantageous for the production of solar energy, as they experience more than 13 […]
Israel “David Playing for Saul” Gold and Silver Coins Launched
The Bank of Israel have issued a new set of coins which continue the “Biblical Art” series first launched in 1995. This year’s set, the 18th in the on-going series, features the story of “David playing for King Saul”. The new coins carry the year “2013” and include two gold and two silver issues. The […]
“Views of Israel” Series Continues with River Jordan Set
The Bank of Israel have issued a new set of coins which continues in the “Views of Israel” series launched in 2012 with the views of the port city of Eilat and its extraordinary coral reefs. The new series which carries the year “2013” focuses on the River Jordan – one of the most historically […]
