Tens of thousands of birds of over 200 species, including cranes, storks and pelicans, stay in the reserve, knowing they can find an abundance of food in the Hula Valley. The reserve also shelters rare aquatic plants.
Lake Agmon, a re-flooded area of the valley, is also rich in aquatic birds and plants, fostering several that had become extinct due to the draining of the swamp. The third coin in the "Views of Israel" Series commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the inauguration of the Hula Nature Reserve. Its beautiful design depicts the breathtaking scenic Hula landscape and presents the king bird of the Hula, the Crane. Obverse: Face Value, Israel State Emblem, "Israel" in English, Hebrew and Arabic, Mint Year and Mint Mark, on the 10 New Sheqalim and 1 New Sheqel denominations, a palm tree, on the 2 New Sheqel denomination, two cranes in flight.Reverse: The Hula Nature Reserve with palm trees and a water lily, representing the aquatic plants. In the center is a majestic crane. Edge: Silver Prooflike Coin: Smooth Silver Proof and Gold Coin: Milled. Mint Marks: Silver Prooflike Coin - Star of David Silver Proof and Gold Coin - Hebrew letter "Mem". Mint: The Holy Land Mint.