Israel 1991 Silver Proof coin 2 Shekel Aliya and Absorption

Israel 1991 Silver Proof coin 2 Shekel Aliya and Absorption

low mintage : 6693

Features

Issuer	Israel
Period	State of Israel (1948-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	5751 (1990)
Calendar	Hebrew
Value	2 New Sheqalim 2 ILS = EUR 0.49
Currency	New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition	Silver (.850)
Weight	28.8 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 13514
References	KM# 216

Commemorative issue

Independence - Aliya and Absorption

Obverse

Face value. To the right of the face value is the Israel State emblem. Around the border, the word "ISRAEL" is inscribed in Hebrew, Arabic and English, together with the mint year.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
اسرائيل ISRAEL 1991 ישראל התשנ׳׳א
2
מ
NEW SHEQALIM שקלים חדשים

Engravers: Ruben Nutels, Tidhar Dagan

Reverse

Figures of immigrants descending from an airplane, around the border, the biblical quote "I WILL GATHER THEM OUT OF ALL COUNTRIES" and reference, "Jer, 32:37", in Hebrew around the upper border and in English around the lower border.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
37 והנני מקבצס מכל הארצות ירמיהו לכ
I WILL GATHER THEM OUT OF ALL COUNTRIES Jer. 32:37

Engravers: Nathan Karp, Tidhar Dagan

Edge

"43rd Anniversary of the State of Israel" in ancient Hebrew script.

Translation: 43rd Anniversary of the State of Israel

Comments

The Ingathering of Exiles is the main challenge facing the State of Israel. The supreme importance of this cornerstone of modern Israel found expression in the Declaration of Independence in the "Law of Return" which guarantees every Jew the right of Aliya (ascent) to Israel. The history of modern day return to Zion is replete with the fascinating exploits of the successive Aliyot which began prior to the establishment of the State. Many Jews made Aliya in order to fulfill the Messianic dream. Others were moved by the Zionist vision, while still others fled lands of oppression seeking a safe haven. By 1991, Israel had absorbed over 2 million immigrants. The Jewish Agency promoted Aliya, funded the transfer of Jews to Israel, and assisted in their absorption.