“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” Holocaust survivor, author, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel spoke these powerful words, a sentiment held around the world.

You can bear witness to both the horrors of the Holocaust and the strength of the Israeli people with the 2013 Yad Vashem 60th Anniversary Silver Proof NIS 2 from Holy Land Mint. This is a proof version of the .925 sterling silver coin.

This commemorative coin honors the 60th anniversary of Yad Vashem, a world-class Holocaust museum in Israel. This museum is the preeminent location for research, documentation, education and commemoration of the Holocaust.

The phrase Yad Vashem mean “a memorial and a name.” In its 60 years of operation, Yad Vashem has identified 4.2 million of the 6 million victims of the Holocaust. The Pages of Testimony Memorial Repository is housed in the Hall of Names in Yad Vashem.

This somber commemoration is beautifully designed by Yossi Lemel. The reverse depicts a shirt like those Jews were forced to wear: striped with a small, stitched-on Star of David. In the background, a larger Star of David rises, symbolizing the way the people of Israel live on.

The obverse includes the denomination of 2 New Sheqels. Around the rim, “Israel,” the year of mint and the mint mark are written in English, Arabic and Hebrew. The Israel State Emblem is indicated in the top-center.

The coin weighs 28.8 grams and has a diameter of 38.7. Only 2,800 of these coins were minted.

Place your order for the 2013 Yad Vashem 60th Anniversary Silver Proof NIS 2 coin from Provident Metals today. Together, we can ensure we never forget.