Israel's 32^nd Anniversary of Independence Coin

Shalom "Peace"

"At the height of the bloody onslaught waged against us for many months", States the Declaration of Independence, May 1948. "we extend the hand of peace and good neighborliness to all the States and people in our area and call upon them to join in cooperative and mutually beneficial relations with the independent Hebrew people in its Land."

On the 26^th of March 1979 a peace treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt.

Description of the Coin

Front

"Peace" in the form of an olive branch, written in Hebrew, Arabic and in English.

Reverse

The inscription, "Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty - March 26, 1979" in Hebrew, Arabic and English. The denomination "5000" or "200" Lirot. Around the rim, "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic and English. The date "1980" and in Hebrew "5740." The State emblem at the upper right.

The Proof coins struck with a Hebrew 'mem' mintmark at the bottom. The uncirculated coins with a six pointed star.

Uncirculated: A Mint State coin struck on a standard planchet. A small six pointed star mintmark struck on the "Peace" coin at the bottom.

Proof: A coin which was made with special care. The coins are struck using polished dies and the planchets are specially selected and polished. A proof will exhibit a mirror-like surface in the fields and a frosted appearance on the raised points of the coin. A small Hebrew 'mem' mintmark is struck on the "Peace" coin at the bottom.

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PEACE TREATY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND EGYPT
Attached Letters


Joint Letter from President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin to President Carter
March 26, 1979

The President The White House


Dear Mr. President,

This letter confirms that Israel and Egypt have agreed as follows:

The Governments of Israel and Egypt recall that they concluded at Camp David and signed at the White House on September 17, 1978, the annexed documents entitled "A Framework for Peace in the Middle East agreed at Camp David" and "Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Israel and Egypt."

For the purpose of achieving a comprehensive peace settlement in accordance with the above-mentioned Frameworks, Israel and Egypt will proceed with the implementation of those provisions relating to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. They have agreed to start negotiations within a month after the exchange of the instruments of ratification of the Peace Treaty. In accordance with the "Framework for Peace in the Middle East," the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is invited to join the negotiations. The Delegations of Egypt and Jordan may include Palestinians as mutually agreed. The purpose of the negotiations shall be to agree, prior to the elections, on the modalities for establishing the elected self-governing authority (administrative council), define its powers and responsibilities and agree upon other related issues. In the event Jordan decides not to take part in the negotiations, the negotiations will be held by Israel and Egypt.

The two Governments agree to negotiate continuously and in good faith to conclude these negotiations at the earliest possible date. They also agree that the objective of the negotiations is the establishment of the self-governing authority in the West Bank and Gaza in order to provide full autonomy to the inhabitants.

Israel and Egypt set for themselves the goal of completing the negotiations within one year so that elections will be held as expeditiously as possible after agreement has been reached between the parties. The self-governing authority referred to in the "Framework for Peace in the Middle East" will be established and inaugurated within one month after it has been elected, at which time the transitional period of five years will begin. The Israel military government and its civilian administration will be withdrawn, to be replaced by the self-governing authority, as specified in the "Framework for Peace in the Middle East." A withdrawal of Israeli armed forces will then take place and there will be a redeployment of the remaining Israeli forces into specified security locations.

This letter also confirms our understanding that the United States Government will participate fully in all stages of negotiations.

Yours sincerely,

For the Government
of Israel
Menachem Begin

For the Government of the
Arab Republic of Egypt
Mohamed Anwar El-Sadat






Letter from President Carter to Prime Minister Begin about the Deployment of a UN or an Alternate Multinational Force
March 26, 1979

His Excellency Menachem Begin,
Prime Minister of the State of Israel


Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

I wish to confirm to you that subject to United States Constitutional processes:

In the event of an actual or threatened violation of the Treaty of Peace between Israel and Egypt, the United States will, on request of one or both of the Parties, consult with the Parties with respect thereto and will take such other action as it may deem appropriate and helpful to achieve compliance with the Treaty.