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Going to Israel in May.. What should I look for?

BNBAnalyticsBNBAnalytics Posts: 400
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Going on a Birthrite trip for free and would like to know what some of you think I should look for out there in terms of Israeli coinage?

bnb

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  • DBSTrader2DBSTrader2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭✭
    Keep your eyes open for a nice Jewish girl!image

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  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    And any choice Palestine Mandate coinage! PM me if you wish. You might be able to make a couple of shekels from me during the trip! Make sure that you see Masada and Yad Vashem. And a NICE Jewish girl WOULD be nice!
    Lurker since '02. Got the seven year itch!

    Gary
  • JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
    If you could just find the Ark of the Covenant you'd be set.
    JCM-Houston
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  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500 ✭
    bullets and bombs
  • BNBAnalyticsBNBAnalytics Posts: 400


    << <i>bullets and bombs >>



    I know you're kinda saying that in jest(but slightly serious too), but I don't think that's appropriate.

    I asked about "Israel Coinage" not general things to look out for...

    bnb
  • ZoharZohar Posts: 6,678 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Warm weather and great beaches.... and history. PM me and I will give you a few coin places to visit (I am originally from there).
    Zohar
    Habsburg Talers
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yup Israel is really cool! Enjoy !!

    Bullets n bombs my foot - you wish it! That's like saying no one is safe in "America" after Columbine! or 9/11! ...you get the point!

    Gary - I wiped the country clean of palestine coins in unc many years ago - sorry!image




    Marc

  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like some of the mini gold commemoratives like the Jakob and Rachel pieces, also early Israeli coinage is very collectable too.
    Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
  • ZoharZohar Posts: 6,678 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No you didn't Marc, I got the MS-63, 64 (raw) during my visit there in January image but the guy must have had 30 more from what seemed to be an original roll as the only dates were 1935, 1942. I regret not buying more of them.
    Habsburg Talers
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
    lol I left those two dates for you Zohar.
    There seems to be a roll here and there especially the 1935 50 Mils. Not all of em are nice though you were lucky most would grade MS62 at best image
  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,028 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Going on a Birthrite trip for free and would like to know what some of you think I should look for out there in terms of Israeli coinage?

    bnb >>

    There is a terrific museum in Israel, Ereztz Israel Museum, in Tel Aviv.check it out
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • ZoharZohar Posts: 6,678 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you are going to be there on birthright, they really take the time to show you the country and its history. Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa, Tiberias, Sea of Galille, Golan Heights, Masada, The Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa - the works. It should be quite an experience.

    The coin shops are mostly located in Tel Aviv (not all understand what quality is, and tend to clean the coins). In Jerusalem, you are likely to see more of the unique ancient materials or circulated modern coinage.
    Habsburg Talers
  • BNBAnalyticsBNBAnalytics Posts: 400


    << <i>If you are going to be there on birthright, they really take the time to show you the country and its history. Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa, Tiberias, Sea of Galille, Golan Heights, Masada, The Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa - the works. It should be quite an experience.

    The coin shops are mostly located in Tel Aviv (not all understand what quality is, and tend to clean the coins). In Jerusalem, you are likely to see more of the unique ancient materials or circulated modern coinage. >>



    Ooo.. I'm excited! Can't wait to get there.. If I have a computer(Which I may not for 10 days..) I will definitly keep you all updated!
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