Shavit

Reverse

Four square surfaces, two of which are sunken. On the upper right surface is the inscription "The science in the service of peace", and on the lower left the same inscription in English. In non-submerged squares: a stylized model of an atom, and facilities for utilizing solar energy.

Edge

The state symbol, and the words "State of Israel" in Hebrew and English. In the silver medals "silver 935" and in English "sterling".

Comment

On the 5th of July, 1961 Israel successfully launched a rocket for meteorological exploration, designed, built and launched by a team of Israeli scientists and technicians. Experts pointed out that its main achievement was to show Israel's capacity to manufacture the propellant fuel based exclusively upon locally available materials. The material was developed by the research branch of the Department of Defense. The official announcement stated that the rocket weighed a quarter of a ton, reached a height of 80 km, and was named "Shavit II".

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1962	1998	-	-	-	-	-	-

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