Israel - Medal, Bible Quiz 1961 - 935 silver, 105 g, 59 mm
The International Bible Contest is a worldwide competition on the Jewish Bible held in Jerusalem and sponsored by the Israeli government. The early competitions were held in the late fall, but soon thereafter date of the venue was changed to Independence Day in April or May.
The obverse of the medal shows a jar holding Dead Sea scrolls, a scroll and the State emblem.
The reverse depicts an ancient oil lamp showing a Menorah relief. The biblical quote reads "Oh, how I love thy law" (Psalms 119:97). The same verse also appears in ancient Greek, based on the Septuagint.