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Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Israel Silver and Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4957		1958-2005, Complete Collection of Israel's Silver & Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coins, Proof. A total of 131 proof coins in all series: Independence Day, Hanukka, Purim, Pidyon Haben, Sites in the Holy Land, Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs, Judaic Art, Biblical Art, and Special Issues. As Israel Sedaka, Deputy Director of the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corp., wrote in 1995: "(Israel's commemorative coins) serve as goodwill ambassadors of the State of Israel and its people to all corners of the world. They will remain for thousands of years and retain meaning for future generations, just as the ancient coins minted by our people beginning 2,700 years ago continue to evoke historic memories and emotions." Most of these are choice brilliant proofs, while some are toned, and a few have been affected by PVC because they were stored in soft plastic government holders for long periods. Includes the "key" 1963 Seafarer Independence Day Commemorative (4,500 minted), and many coins with mintages under 1,000, issued in recent years. Unfortunately the 1958 Menorah coin has been polished and cannot be called a proof. A remarkable collection that tells the story of the Jewish people. Proof. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 4958		1996, 30 New Sheqalim, 3000th Anniversary of Jerusalem. 155 gm, 999 fine, 2,983 minted. Features the Biblical verse: "But Judah shall dwell forever and Jerusalem from generation to generation" in Hebrew and English. The largest silver coin ever issued by Israel. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 4959		1958-2005, Complete Collection of Israel's Silver & Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coins, Uncirculated. A total of 137 uncirculated coins in all series: Independence Day, Hanukka, Purim, Pidyon Haben, Sites in the Holy Land, Flora and Fauna from the Song of Songs, Judaic Art, Biblical Art, and Special Issues. Most of these are choice brilliant uncirculated, while some are toned, and a few have been affected by PVC because they were stored in soft plastic government holders for long periods. Includes the "key" 1963 Seafarer Independence Day Commemorative (5,990 minted), and many coins with mintages under 1,000, issued in recent years. An important collection for this and future generations. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 4960		1967-2004, Lot of 28 Silver Coins. A diversified group, mostly proofs and some uncirculated pieces. Most are choice brilliant quality, with some toned. Includes Independence Day, Pidyon Haben and Hannuka issues. Uncirculated and Proof. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 4961		1970, Lot of 5 10 Lirot Silver Coins, Pidyon Haben (Redemption of the First-Born Son) & 1998, 50th Anniversary Coin. Each Pidyon Haben coin is 26 gm, 900 fine, 48,888 minted. This was the first in the Pidyon Haben series. Design features the two Tablets of the Law, with inscription below: "All the first born of your sons you shall redeem (Exodus 34:20)." Traditionally 5 coins are presented to the rabbi at the ceremony. These 5 coins come in a handsome olive-wood presentation box. Coins have attractive natural toning, one has a light scratch, one has edge ding. Would make a meaningful gift. Included are two blank Pidyon Haben certificates. Also, a 50th Anniversary 1 New Sheqel coin and a copy of Israel's Declaration of Independence. Uncirculated, Pidyon Haben coins toned. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 4962		1949-2005, Lot of 111 Israel Mint Sets (Complete). A unique opportunity to obtain every Mint Set, Proof Set, Piefort Sets, Hannuka Sets, Special Sets issued from 1949-2005, plus a few duplicates, all in original packaging. Only a few thousand issued of many of these sets. Collection comes in 5 large binders. Includes the rare 1949 10-coin "muffin tin" set in blue plastic holder. This mammoth collection should be seen to be truly appreciated. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $748
Lot 4963		1965-2000, Lot of 56 Mixed Mint Sets. All in original government holders. Mixed dates, with duplicates, including 20 1968 Mint Sets. Includes Piefort Sets, Special Sets, etc. Sold as is with no returns. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 4964		1990's, Lot of 17 Special Government Packaged Coins and Medals. Includes PNC's (Philatelic Numismatic Covers) of 1994, 2 New Sheqalim, Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty, Silver, Proof; 1998, 1 New Sheqel, Israel's 50th Anniversary, Silver, Prooflike; 1995, 70mm. Medal, Yitzhak Rabin, Bronze; Set of 7 30mm. Medals, Jerusalem 3000 Years, Copper-Nickel; etc. Uncirculated and Proof. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 4965		19th - 20th Century, Lot of 16 Arabic Coins. About half are silver, from Egypt, Morocco and British West Africa, many with Star of David (aka Seal of Solomon). Features Extremely Fine 1881 5 Dirhams from Morocco, Fine 1911 Rial from Morocco with small Seal of Solomon above Arabic inscription, 5 crude bronze 3 Falus from Morocco with large Seal of Solomon, uncirculated Penny from British West Africa inscribed EDWARDVS VIII, etc. There were some Jewish moneyers active in Morocco at this time, so there might be a Jewish connection. Very Good to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $30 - 35. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $63
Lot 4966		1927-1946, Lot of 91 Coins of Palestine Mandate Plus Medal. Complete collection of trade coins plus some extras. Highlights are: 1941 20 Mils, Extremely Fine; and these scarce 100 Mils: 1931, Very Fine, 1933 Extremely Fine, 1934 About Uncirculated, and 1940 Uncirculated. Plus privately issued crown-size copper-nickel medal picturing King Edward VIII, dated 1936 (but issued after 1950), and depicting coins of the Palestine Mandate. Fine to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 4967		1948, 25 Mils Aluminum Coin. Highly desireable example of the very first coin issued by the State of Israel. Sylvia Haffner writes: Early in 1948, the Finance Ministry decided to mint the new coins of Israel in a local factory in Jerusalem. The 25 Mils was produced of duro aluminum. This issue was not very successful for several reasons: the production was extremely slow and the strike was very poor due to inferior equipment, the Ministry was very disappointed in the results. It was decided not to release the coins for circulation, but when the demand for small change became urgent they were put into citculation. This is the only coin of Israel to bear the date 1948." This example is a decent strike with lovely luster. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4968		1954, 100 Pruta Copper-Nickel Coin (Rare, Utrecht Die). One of the most famous rarities in the Israel trade coin series. Coins struck from the Utrecht die are easily recognized because of the smaller wreath. Sylvia Haffner writes: "The 1954 reduced size 100 Pruta was withdrawn from circulation shortly after issue when it was discovered that the similarity in size to the 50 Pruta led to confusion between the two. The number of coins destroyed is not available. The difference between the Berne and Utrecht dies was not discovered until 1960, three years after the coins were released in 1957. Only about 1,000 of the Utrecht die variety are presently believed to exist." They are exceedingly rare in high grades such as this example. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4969		1949-1996, Complete Collection of over 300 Israel Trade Coins. While none of these coins are great rarities, as a collection it would be exceedingly difficult to duplicate, and in any case could take years. Here's a collection for a true collector who wants one of every date of every denomination from Israel. There are a few duplicates, and it does not include rare varieties. Also included are two 1 Agorot error coins that are struck off center and one blank. Average Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 4970		1959-1960, Lot of 55 Sommerfin Ship Plastic Tokens. 1959-1960, Lot of 55 Sommerfin Ship Plastic Tokens This large group consists of denominations indicated as 5, 20, 25, 50 and 100. Some feature a number within a wreath, similar to the Pruta coin series issued by Israel from 1949-1954. Others have the number above the ship's flag. These tokens were used by passengers to make purchases aboard ship. Tokens are made from Bakelite in white, pink, yellow, red, green, and silver. Most tokens are uniface, while some feature a Star of David on the back. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $85 - 100. View details	Realized $138
Lot 4971		1968-1999, Lot of 65 PNC's (Philatelic Numismatic Covers). The 99 Company was the first to combine First Day Covers with numismatics by sealing a coin, medal, etc. in an envelope that was cancelled on the First Day of Issue of the stamp or other historically significant day. This lot includes 33 different Israel coin & stamp combinations created by the 99 Company, and an additional 32 pieces issued by Israel and others. Almost all use Israel stamps and were cancelled at various post offices in Israel. Includes silver pieces: 1970 Mikveh Israel coin, 1970 Pidyon Haben coin, 1970 Levi Eshkol medal (2) 1972 Pidyon Habe coin, 1976 Bezalel medal, 1973 Israel 25th Anniversary medal, 1973 Declaration of Independence coin, 1974 Revival of Hebrew Language coin. There are also two banknotes and other goodies. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $120 - 145. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 4972		Liberation, Lot of 3 State Medals, 1958, Silver 61mm., Copper 61mm., Silver 35mm. 115 gm, 935 fine, 3,000 minted; 105 gm, 25,000 minted; and 30 gm, 930 fine, 4,795 minted. The copper version was the first State Medal issued by Israel; the other versions of the same design were minted later. Israel's independence is symbolized by a farmer planting a tree, a gleeful woman holding her child aloft and a 7-branched palm tree bearing fruit. The somber design on the reverse is a Roman coin issued after the conquest of Jerusalem in 70 CE. 2 of the 3 medals are pictured. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $155 - 185. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 4973		Valour, State Silver Medal, 1958, 59mm. 117 gm, 935 fine. 2,979 minted. Features the Army emblem -- a sword entwined by an olive branch -- and inscription "Peace be within thy walls (Psalms 122:7)." Statue of roaring lion commemorates the heroism of Joseph Trumpeldor and his colleagues at Tel Hai, plus "For the builders everyone had his sword girded by his side (Nehemiah 4:12)." Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4974		Bar Kochba, Lot of 2 State Medals, 1960, Silver 59mm., Bronze 59mm. Silver medal is 113 gm, 935 fine. 2,999 minted. Commemorates the extraordinary archaeological find of a bundle of papyrus containing the writings of Bar Kochba, leader of the Second Revolt against the Romans 132-5 CE. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks on bronze medal. Estimated Value $115 - 135. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 4975		Bar Kochba, State Silver Medal, 1960, 59mm. 113 gm, 935 fine. Identical to silver medal in previous lot. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $85 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 4976		Bank of Israel, Lot of 3 Silver Medals (similar to Eilat Coin), 1967, 1972 & 1980, 33mm. In 1967, Israel issued the Eilat 5 Lirot coin, with specifications of 34mm, 25 gm, 900 fine silver. These three silver medals were awarded by the Bank of Israel in the years 1967, 1972 and 1980; each is inscribed with a different name in Hebrew. They are slightly smaller than the coin -- 33mm., 21 gm, 925 fine silver. They appear to be struck from a die made from the original model. A fascinating trio that calls for further research. 2 of the 3 pieces are pictured. About Uncirculated, some toning. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 4977		Bar Mitzvah, Lot of 2 State Medals, 1961, Silver 59mm., Bronze 45mm., Copper-Nickel 38mm. Silver medal is 115 gm, 935 fine, 3,000 minted; 10,255 bronze minted. A boy wearing tefilin reads from the Torah. The reverse features the emblems of the Twelve Tribes. Uncirculated, with some minor contact marks on the silver medal. Estimated Value $140 - 165. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 4978		Second International Bible Contest, State Silver Medal, 1961, 59mm. 110 gm, 935 fine. 1,160 minted. Design features one of the jars containing the Dead Sea Scrolls and an ancient Jewish oil lamp and the Biblical verse "Oh how I love thy law (Psalms 119:97)." About Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks in fields. Estimated Value $125 - 145. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 4979		Pablo Casals, Lot of 4: Official Award Silver Medal and Private Medals, 1961, 39-59mm. The silver medal issued by Israel is 110 gm, 935 fine, 1,120 minted. Also included is bronze 63mm. medal by former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, Elizabeth Jones, struck by Medallic Art Co., bronze 50mm. medal struck in very high relief by Medallic Art Co., and .925 fine silver 39mm, 35 gm. medal struck in proof by the Franklin Mint. 2 of the 4 medals are pictured. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks on silver award medal. Estimated Value $130 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 4980		Liberation, State Silver Medal, 1962, 59mm. 110 gm, 935 fine. 4,754 minted. A variation of this popular design contrasting Jewish life in Israel after independence (1948) with slavery following the failure of the First Revolt (66-70 CE). Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $85 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 4981		Liberation, Lot of 2 State Medals, 1962, Silver 59mm. & Bronze 45mm. Silver medal is 110 gm, 935 fine, 4,754 minted. Identical to silver medal in previous lot. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $130 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4982		Shavit Rocket, State Silver Medal, 1962 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 1,129 minted. Celebrates the launch on July 5, 1961 of an Israel-built rocket for meteorological exploration. A rocket soars from a menorah, with Biblical quote "There shall come a star from Jacob (Numbers 24:17)." About Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks in fields. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 4983		Shavit Rocket, State Silver Medal, 1962 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 1,129 minted. Identical to previous lot. Uncirculated, with hairlines in fields. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 4984		World Council of Synagogues & Rothschilds, Lot of 2 Official Award & State "Silver" Medals, 1962 & 1966, 59mm. Since there is no indication of silver fineness on the edges and since no silver editions are listed in the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corp. catalog, these are likely authorized silver-plated versions of the bronze medals, and are probably rare thus. The Rothschild medal was designed by Paul Vincze. About Uncirculated, with minor contact marks in obverse fields. Estimated Value $75 - 95. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 4985		First Settlers, State Silver Medal, 1963, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 2,988 minted. A farmer planting in swamp areas, with Biblical verse "I will remember the covenant of their ancestors (Leviticus 26:45)." Low edge number 1064, indicating it was minted by Kretschmer. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks in obverse field. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 4986		United Jewish Appeal, Official Award Silver Medal, 1963, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. Scarce, only 764 minted. New immigrants embark from a ship, with Biblical verse "Bring my sons and daughters from the end of the earth (Isaiah 43:6)." Details of About Uncirculated, but lightly polished. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 4987		Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, State Silver Medal, 1963, 59mm. 110 gm, 935 fine. 3,000 minted. Serial number 1244, indicating it was made by Kretschmer Mint. Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Figure of Mordechai Anilewitz, Commander of the uprising. Biblical quote: I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be destroyed (Isaiah 56:5)." Uncirculated, with a bit of toning here and there. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 4988		Terra Sancta (Christian Pilgrims), Lot of 4 Silver and 1 Bronze State Medals, 1962, 59mm. Silver medals are 115 gm, 935 fine, 4,767 minted. Nice lot of medals proclaiming "Love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:18)." Could be put to good use by a church group. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - 235. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 4989		First Immigrant Runners, State Silver Medal, 1964, 59mm. 117 gm, 935 fine. 3,000 minted. The first ship carrying illegal immigrants was the Velus, which landed in Eretz Israel in 1934. Design shows ship breaking through barbed wire erected by the British, and Biblical verse "Ye dared to go up (Deuteronomy 1:41)." About Uncirculated, with light wipe marks. Estimated Value $60 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 4990		S.S. Shalom, Lot of 2 State Silver Medals, 1964, 59mm. Each is 110 gm, 935 fine. 1,170 minted. Constructed in shipyard of France, flagship of Zim. Also depicts a replica of a sailing ship from the time of King Solomon, who "… made a navy of ships (I Kings 9:26)." One example has antique finish, the other has almost no patina. Uncirculated, with light wipe marks. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 4991		Fourth Israel Festival, Official Award "Silver" Medal, 1964 59mm. Presumably has been silver-plated for use as special award. Not listed in the catalog of the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corp. and probably rare. Extremely Fine, with wipe marks in fields. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29
Lot 4992		Hebrew University, State Silver Medal, 1965, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 6,787 minted. 40th anniversary of the inauguration event that took place on April 1, 1925. A portion of the Dead Sea Scrolls appears on the reverse, along with a Biblical verse: "Wisdom hath built her house (Proverbs 9:11)." Uncirculated. Estimated Value $65 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 4993		Hebrew University, State Silver Medal, 1965, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 6,787 minted. Identical to previous lot. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $65 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 4994		Masada, Lot of 2 State Medals, 1965, Silver 59mm & Bronze 45mm. Silver medal is 115 gm, 935 fine., 1,814 minted. This is where 960 fighters and their families made their last stand against the Romans for several years following the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Before they committed suicide rather than being enslaved by the Romans, their leader Elazar Ben Yair proclaimed "We shall remain free men," and these words are inscribed on the medal. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4995		Rabbi Israel Abihssira, State Silver Medal (Color), Undated, 60 x 48mm (oval). 105 gm, 999 fine. Honors the Baba Sali (1890-1984), a Moroccan-born rabbi and kabbalist, who made Aliyah to Israel along with most of the Moroccan Jewish community. His tomb (pictured on the reverse of the medal) in Netivot has become a popular pilgrimage site in Israel. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $50 - 65. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4996		El Al Airline, State Silver Medal, 1969, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. Artistic design by American artist Ben Shahn depicts stylized dove and the Hebrew alphabet. Biblical inscription is "Bring back my sons from far and my daughters from the end of the earth (Isaiah 43:6)." Uncirculated. Estimated Value $65 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 4997		Rabbi David de Sola Pool, Official Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1970, 59mm. 117 gm, 935 fine. Rare, only 285 minted. Rabbi of Sheareth Israel, the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue, in New York which was founded in 1654. Shows three pillars, inscribed in Hebrew: Justice, Righteousness and Truth. Designed by Karen Worth. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4998		Fourth International Harp Competition, Official Award "Silver" Medal, 1970, 59mm. 100 gm. Presumably an officiall silver-plated example, since it is unlisted in silver and there is no fineness indicated on the edge. Nevertheless, rare thus. Design features an individual harp and King David playing a harp. About Uncirculated, with faint wipe marks and a few minor contact marks. Estimated Value $65 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 4999		Knesset (Parliament), Lot of 6 State Silver Medals, 1971, 59mm. Each is 115 gm, 935 fine. 5,577 minted. Features stylized view of united Jerusalem. The cornerstone for the building was set in 1958. This lot contains a total of over 20 oz. of Sterling Silver. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, a couple with wipe marks. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 5000		Exchange National Bank of Chicago, Official Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1972, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. Rare only 505 made. Design of American flag above a menorah. Issued for the exclusive use of the Exchange National Bank of Chicago. Rarely offered for sale. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 5001		ORT, Official Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1972, 59mm. 118 gm.935 fine. Extremely rare, only 70 minted. Commemorates The Women's ORT National Conference held in Jerusalem in October, 1972. Dramatic design by American medalist Karen Worth features a young man leaping forward and another man holding a model of the ORT School of Engineering, Jerusalem. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 5002		Plastic Surgery International Congress, Official Award Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1973, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. Extremely rare, only 50 minted. Awarded to participants by the Israeli Association of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Features a section of the wall of old Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock, a church spire and the top of a synagogue. About Uncirculated, wipe marks in obverse field. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 5003		Iraqi-Jewish Traditional Cultural Center, Official Award Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1976, 59mm. 116 gm, 935 fine. 1,000 minted. Cultural Center in Or-Yehuda for the 123,000 Jews who emigrated from Iraq. Rarely offered for sale. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 5004		Iraqi-Jewish Traditional Cultural Center, Official Award Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1976, 59mm. 116 gm, 935 fine. 1,000 minted. Identical to previous lot. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 5005		Iraqi-Jewish Traditional Cultural Center, Official Award Silver Medal Not Sold to the Public, 1976, 59mm. 116 gm, 935 fine. 1,000 minted. Identical to previous lot. Extremely Fine, spot of corrosion at edge. Estimated Value $85 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 5006		Operation Jonathan, State Silver Medal, 1976, 59mm. 115 gm, 935 fine. 20,445 minted. Commemorates rescue of 246 passengers held by terrorists at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The only Israeli casualty was Col. Jonathan Natanyahu, commander of the task force. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $85 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86

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