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Israel - Hussain king of Jorden - silver.
King Hussein of Jordan
State Medal, 5759-1999
– Made of silver.
In June 1951, young Hussein accompanied his grandfather, King Abdullah, to pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount. An assassin who was waiting for them shot and killed Sabe, because of his peace policy. One of the bullets hit Hussein, but was stopped by a metal medal.
In 1953, Hussein, who was only 17 years old, was crowned King of Jordan. During his longest reign in the 20th century, he managed to defend his rule and preserve the independence of his country. Over the years, there has been constant secret contact between the king and leaders in Israel, and there have been instances of mutual assistance, when the common interests demanded it.
In 1994, the first public meeting took place between the king and Yitzhak Rabin. In the same year, a peace agreement was signed between Israel and Jordan, which opened a new chapter in relations between the two countries. He made his first visit to Jerusalem since the Six-Day War at the funeral of Yitzhak Rabin.
Thanks to his special personality radiated by majesty and human warmth, he became one of the world’s most popular leaders. He gained the sympathy of the Israeli public in his condolence visit to Beit Shemesh, and in the “warm” peace that Israel has with Israel.
Obverse:
Portrait of King Hussein of Jordan. To the left of the portrait, from the top to the bottom, the emblem of the kingdom, the inscription “King Hussein of Jordan”, similar inscription in Arabic, the inscription “H. HUSSEIN KING OF JORDAN” and the years 1935-1999.
Reverse:
The flag of Jordan along the right side and the flag of Israel along the left side. A shallow surface along the center with the verse, from top to bottom, “Shalom to the Children of Abraham”, the translation in Arabic, and the English translation “PEACE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM”.
Scope:
State emblem with the words “STATE OF ISRAEL” in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left, the metal and a number of medals.