ISRAEL - Israel's Brotherhood - Silver 850 28.8 , 37 mm Israel's 36th Anniversary of Independence ...

ISRAEL - Israel's Brotherhood - Silver 850 28.8 , 37 mm Israel's 36th Anniversary of Independence Coin, 1984/5744 As the theme of Israel's 36th Anniversary of Independence, "Israel's Brotherhood" was chosen by the Bank of Israel with the aim of strengthening the awareness of brotherhood, unity and love of one's neighbor. The theme of brotherhood appears early in the Bible with the invocation of "You shall love your neighbour as you love yourself". The Talmud refers on many occasions to the need for practising love, brotherhood, peace and friendship". Obverse: The emblem of the State of Israel, the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic; the mint year 5744-1983, face value - 10 Sheqalim on the Gold Coin, 2 Sheqalim on the Silver Proof Coin and 1 Sheqel on the Silver B.U. Coin. Reverse: A filigree likeness of branches and roots in the background, the Hebrew words "Achvat Israel', meaning 'brotherhood".