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Israel – Official Hanukkah Coin Mint Set (1996) – “Russian Jewry” – Including Special “Hanukkah Lamp from Russia” Coin – Limited Edition of Only 7,500 Sets – Numbered Set - Israel – Official Hanukkah Coin Mint Set (1996) – “Russian Jewry” – Including Special “Hanukkah Lamp from Russia” Coin – Limited Edition of Only 7,500 Sets – Numbered Set Country: Israel Year: 1996 Issuing Authority: Bank of Israel Distributor: Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Theme: Russian Jewry – The contribution of the Jewish community in Russia to the Jewish people and the State of Israel Mintage: Only 7,500 sets Set Number: 0129 Contents: The set includes circulation coins in denominations of 5 Agorot, 10 Agorot, ½ New Shekel, 1 New Shekel, 5 New Sheqalim and 10 New Sheqalim, with the circulation coins bearing a tiny Hanukkah lamp mintmark. Special Coin for the Set: A 12-sided ½ New Shekel coin dedicated to the “Hanukkah Lamp from Russia.” The themed side features an antique Hanukkah lamp originating from Russia, reflecting the central theme of the set – Russian Jewry. Presentation Folder: The original illustrated presentation folder, richly decorated with photographs, illustrations and text in Hebrew, English and Russian, documenting the history of Russian Jewry, immigration to Israel and the contribution of Russian Jewish immigrants to Israeli society and the State of Israel. Among the figures featured in the folder are Ze’ev Jabotinsky, Natan Sharansky and other personalities associated with Russian Jewry and immigration to Israel. The presentation folder is individually numbered and marked as part of a limited edition of only 7,500 sets. Condition: Excellent