Chaim Weizmann 100 Lirot Coin
Artifact IDMO 63.1744
Object Type
Coin
Date
1962
Maker
Bank of Israel
(established in 1954)
Gifter
David Ben-Gurion
Place MadeIsrael, Asia
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/8 in (2.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of Chaim Weizmann, first President of Israel 1952-1962. A relief portrait of Dr. Weizmann appears in the upper right section of the obverse of the coin and the state emblem is at bottom center.
The reverse side of the coin shows the state emblem of Israel in the center with the inscription "Fifty Lirot or One Hundred Israeli Lirot". The anniversary years "5713-5723 1952-1962" in Hebrew and English appears around the rim of the coin. The coin was struck in Proof Condition. The coin displays the Proof mintmark, a small Hebrew 'mem' below the Menorah.
Additional DetailsThe reverse side of the coin shows the state emblem of Israel in the center with the inscription "Fifty Lirot or One Hundred Israeli Lirot". The anniversary years "5713-5723 1952-1962" in Hebrew and English appears around the rim of the coin. The coin was struck in Proof Condition. The coin displays the Proof mintmark, a small Hebrew 'mem' below the Menorah.
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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