Israel - Silver medal - "Oil Refineries".

Israel - Silver medal - "Oil Refineries". Oil Refineries - Official Award Medal, 5738-1978 Silver 935 - 115 gram. The foundation for the establishment of the Haifa refinery was laid by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1938. In 1959, the ownership of the government was transferred to the Israeli government, and since then, many activities have been carried out to increase productivity and improve product quality. The Haifa Refinery also served as a base for the establishment of auxiliary industries. With the increase in fuel consumption, another refinery was built in Ashdod in 1973. On the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Beit HaZiku in Haifa, a special medal was minted. Obverse In the center - a refinery. In Hebrew, in Hebrew translation, and in its translation into English "more refined, Psalms. Reverse In the center are two storage tanks that stand behind a brick fence and the inscription "Oil Refinery Ltd." in Hebrew and English. Scope State emblem and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" and "Silver" in English.