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Israel – Official Hanukkah Coin Set (1995) – “IDF – The People’s Army” – Including Special “Hanukkah Lamp from France” Coin – Limited Edition of Only 7,500 Sets – Numbered Set - Israel – Official Hanukkah Coin Set (1995) – “IDF – The People’s Army” – Including Special “Hanukkah Lamp from France” Coin – Limited Edition of Only 7,500 Sets – Numbered Set Country: Israel Year: 1995 Issuing Authority: Bank of Israel Distributor: Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Issue Quantity: Only 7,500 sets Set Number: 3079 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. The circulation coins bear a tiny Hanukkah lamp mintmark. Special Coin for the Set: A 12-sided ½ New Shekel dedicated to the “Hanukkah Lamp from France.” The themed side features a triangular-shaped Hanukkah lamp, as part of the special Hanukkah coin series. Presentation Folder: The original issue folder is dedicated to the Israel Defense Forces and includes photographs and texts depicting IDF activities since the establishment of the State of Israel. The images include IDF soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles, a tank in battle, female soldiers on a final march before induction into their unit, Israeli Navy operations, and the raising of the Ink Flag in Eilat at the end of the War of Independence. The original folder is individually numbered and marked as part of the limited edition of only 7,500 sets. Condition: Excellent