Israel - 50 Lirot 1973 - 25 Years of the State of Israel - Gold .900, 7g (6.3g pure gold, 0.2oz), 22mm

Israel - 50 Lirot 1973 - 25 Years of the State of Israel - Gold .900, 7g (6.3g pure gold, 0.2oz), 22mm Only 10% Commission + VAT on this item. Independence Day Coin, 1973 As part of the preparations for the establishment of the Jewish State, the People's Administration drafted the Declaration of Independence. On Friday, May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the declaration before the People's Council and representatives of the Jewish community and Zionist movement. The opening section describes the historic connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, the achievements of the Zionist revival, and the contribution of the Jewish community during World War II. The declaration continues with the historic proclamation: "We hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish State in Eretz-Israel, to be known as the State of Israel." Obverse: Denomination "50 Lirot", the State emblem, and below it the inscription "1973 - 25 Years of the State of Israel". Around the rim appears the inscription commemorating Israel's 25th anniversary in English and Arabic. Reverse: Portion of the Israeli Declaration of Independence with the signatures of the founders of the State, headed by David Ben-Gurion. At the bottom appears the declaration text: "We hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish State in Eretz-Israel, to be known as the State of Israel."