Israel - 10 Shekels 2008 - Smuel Yosef Agnon - Gold 916, 16.96g, 30mmm

Israel - 10 Shekels 2008 - Smuel Yosef Agnon - Gold 916, 16.96g, 30mmm Only 10% fees + VAT on this item 1st in the Israel Noble Prize Laureates Coin Series Legal Tender Issued by the Bank of Israel A new series of coins honoring the Israeli Nobel Prize Laureates began during Israel’s 60th anniversary year. The Nobel Prize is awarded to those who have contributed to mankind in various fields of endeavor and Shmuel Yosef Agnon, one of the greatest Jewish authors, was the first Israeli to win the prestigious award. Born as Shmuel Yosef Czaczkes in Galicia in 1887, he immigrated to Israel in 1908. He published his first literary work "Agunot" (Forsaken Wives) under the pen name "Agnon" which later he adopted as his official surname. Agnon developed a unique literary style, incorporating quotations from the Scriptures and Jewish Sages into the daily routine and pace of the modern world. His writing is characterized by the irony of double meanings, depictions of Eastern European Jewish traditions and the pioneering spirit of modern Israel. His works have been translated into numerous languages. Agnon was the two-time recipient of both the Bialik Prize and the Israel Prize, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966. Agnon passed away in Jerusalem in 1970. After his death, many of his literary works continued to be published by his daughter Emunah Yaron. Obverse: Face value in Hebrew and English, Israel State Emblem. Around the right-hand border, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, mint year. Center, silhouette of a standing Agnon wearing his typical hat. Reverse: Portrait of Agnon immersed in literary thought, border inscription "S.Y. Agnon – Nobel Prize in Literature 1966" in Hebrew and English.