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The Bank of Israel is pleased to invite the public to visit its new Visitors Center, which will open on Israel's Independence Day, 29 April 2009.
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The purpose of the Visitors Center is:
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To familiarize the public with the Bank's main functions and its contribution to Israel's economy;
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To present the historical development of money in Israel and the reflection of the nation's and the State's heritage in the design of banknotes and coins.
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A visit to the Center is instructive and interesting, and incorporates:
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An exhibition of ancient coins, banknotes and coins issued from pre-State days to the present;
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Interactive activity stations which demonstrate the functions of the Bank of Israel by means of computer games;
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Films on the development of the means of payment and the essential role of the Bank--the preservation of price stability.
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There will be four guided tours on Independence Day. The tours are free, but advance booking is necessary. Early booking is advisable, to avoid disappointment.
Tours on Independence Day, 29 April:
10:00-11:30
12:00-13:30
14:00-15:30
16:00-17:30
- The number of visitors per tour is limited to 44.
- Registration will close when all tours are fully booked.
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The Visitors Center opening hours from 29 April 2009: Sunday to Thursday 09:00-16:00. Visits by prior arrangement only.
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Groups and individuals wishing to arrange a visit can contact us via the internet on: http://www.bankisrael.org.il/vcenter/default_en.html
or by e-mail to mevakrim@boi.gov.il
or by phone 02-6552828
or by fax 02-6552858.
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