The Dead Sea is a combination of unique geological and geographical conditions which renders it a natural phenomenon. It is situated at the lowest point in the world, 420 meters below sea level, in the Jordan Rift Valley. Often called one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World".
The Dead Sea waters today are shrinking because the intake is much less than the water lost to evaporation and the activity of man. The southern part of the lake has already completely dried up and become an area of salt deposits. The Dead Sea Project which is to bring water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, planned together by the Israelis, Jordanians and Palestinians, aims at producing energy, fresh water and further development of tourism.
The 63rd Anniversary Coin of Israel is dedicated to the Dead Sea and the importance of preserving this wonder of nature for the future. The design is based on a satellite photograph of the Dead Sea region. To the left is a native ibex (wild goat), once an endangered species, which flourishes on the nearby cliffs
Coin Description
Front
A view of the Dead Sea, with a wild goat at the left. The inscription "Dead Sea" in Hebrew, English and Arabic.
Reverse
The denomination, "1, 2 or 10" with a symbolic reflection below. The year of issue "5771/2011" and the word "Israel" in Hebrew, English and Arabic. The inscription, "Independence Day 2011" in Hebrew and English. The State Emblem at the left with "New Sheqel" or "New Sheqalim" below. The Proof coins mintmarked with a Hebrew 'mem' at the lower left. The Proof-like coins with a six pointed 'Star of David'.
NIS-New Israel Sheqalim
Note: The maximum mintage on the Gold Coin is 555. The coins issued in the last few years have quickly become 'key' coins to the set.
Please order early to avoid disappointment.
Each coin is encapsulated and housed in a custom display case from the Bank of Israel
