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The Diamond Anniversary Coin
Introducing our latest issue, minted in honor of Israel’s historic 75th anniversary. The coin commemorates Israel’s miraculous victory in 1948, the return of the Jewish nation to its ancient homeland and 75 years of remarkable success as a true ‘light unto the nations.'

Israelis Raise the Final Victory Flag
Depicted on the coin is an historic highlight of 'Operation Uvda,' the final campaign in Israel's War of Independence which took place at Umm Rashrash, known today as Eilat. The iconic moment was the raising of the Israeli flag at a captured Egyptian police station.

A Little 'Secret' about the Victory Flag
After Israel's final victory, the IDF brigade commander noticed that his unit was missing its flag. He immediately ordered soldiers to make one by hand, using a white bedsheet and blue ink! The iconic flag became known as the 'ink flag.' The war was over!
