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Blessing Coins (tokens) of Hasidic communities

A Hasidic community is a Jewish community that follows the traditions and teachings of Hasidism. It emphasizes spiritual devotion, prayer, joy, and a close personal connection to God. Many Hasidic communities are led by a Rebbe, who serves as a spiritual guide and leader. Different Hasidic groups, such as Gur, Belz, Satmar, and Vizhnitz, have their own customs and traditions. Hasidic Jews generally live according to Halacha (Jewish law) and maintain distinctive religious, communal, and cultural practices. Most of the hasidic dynasties are present in Israel, a few are located in other countries. On this page we also have included some blessing coins of these communities abroad.

Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of Be'er Haparasha
Early Polish/Galician Hasidism
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Medal - For preserving blessing and success - Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk.
Front side: Above around "Holy coin for Shamir, blessing and success", below around "In honor of Mordechai and Chaim Ezer Y." In the center "From the memory of the Rebbe "HaNoam Elimech" 21 Adar Lizhensk Poland", inside a tombstone with candles next to it appears the inscription "Pan Adoninu Ver Rabinu Man of God Rabbi R. Elimelech of R. Elazar Lipman *(unintelligible word)* Noam Elimelech, died 21 Adar in the year 1995

Back: Around, "They say in the name of the righteous if they say in times of trouble "We answered by the grace of the Rebbe, Rabbi Elimelech, may God be pleased with us", in the center "The holy Rabbi, Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, son of Rabbi Eliezer Lipa Lipman, may God be pleased with us".

Diameter: 47.5 mm

Weight: 28.63 gram
Blessing coin REBBE ELIMELECH of LIZHENSK Blessing coin REBBE ELIMELECH of LIZHENSK Blessing coin for Protection and Success, commemorating 200 years of the passing of REBBE ELIMELECH of LIZHENSK.


A coin issued by the Keter Torah Institute, to commemorating 200 years since the passing of the holy REBBE author of 'Noam Elimelech' OB'M.

Chasidut Ashlag
 blessing coin of the Ashlag Chassidic Community A blessing coin of the Ashlag Chassidic Community

Diameter 33 mm
Chasidut Belz
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel
Chasidut Belz

A coin for protection, blessing and success - for building a faithful home in Israel and peace of mind. The coin was given by the Rebbe of Belz, to the groom on the occasion of his wedding.

On one side of the coin is an illustration of 'The Ancient Synagogue of Belz' and the inscriptions 'Abundance of Blessing and Success and the Holy Spirit'.

On the other side appears Mount Sinai, the Tablets of Covenant. Beneath this the text: Torah, Work and Acts of Kindness (Torah, Avoda, Gemilut Chasisim)
At the edge is written: Torah and Chasidut Center in the Land of Israel
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Belz Chasidut Belz

A blessing coin similar to the above, with a few differences:
The medal is a pendant and gold colored.
At the edge is written: Torah and Chasidut Center Belz

Produced by Zechovoy
Blessing Coin Belz  Blessing Coin Belz  Chasidut Belz

A coin for protection, blessing and success. 

Diameter: 54 mm
blessing coin - Belz Hasidism blessing coin - Belz Hasidism Chasidut Belz

Diameter 66 mm
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Gilded blessing coin - Belz Hasidism from a wedding celebration.

Front: the wedding celebration.
Back: the Belz Hasidism building in Jerusalem.

Gilded

Diameter: 70 mm

Produced by Zechovoy
blessing coin - Belz Hasidism blessing coin - Belz Hasidism Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz

Front, "Chayei Arichei Bnei Bruchei U'Mezonei Reveichei",for protection, blessing and success. Center: Western Wall relief.

Back: the beit midrash of Belz in Jerusalem, with the inscription "Machzikei haDat VehaChasidut".

Bronze

Diameter: 39 mm

Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz

Front: "Chayei Arichei Bnei Bruchei U'Mezonei Reveichei",for protection, blessing and success. Center: Western Wall relief.

Back: the beit midrash of Belz in Jerusalem, with the inscription "Machzikei haDat VehaChasidut".

Gold colored

Diameter: 60 mm
Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz Blessing Coin of Chasidut Belz

Front: Several blessings and a signature of the Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach. 2007

Back: Belz Chasidut Institution. "Issachar and Zevulun agreement”. At the center a there’s a painting combine ship and Torah which symbolize Yaakov’s blessing to his sons, when Issachar blessed to be able to be industrious in Torah all day and Zevulun blessed to be working man who provide for his brother.
At the bottom appears the qoute: “שמח זבולון בצאתך ויששכר באהלך”.

Diameter: 30 mm
Chasidut Biala  
Blessing Coin of the Biala Chasidic Community Blessing Coin of the Biala Chasidic Community Blessing Coin of the Biala Chasidic Community

Diameter: ~45 mm

Weight: 33 gram
Chasidut Bobov
A Blessing Coin from the Rebbe of Babov A Blessing Coin from the Rebbe of Babov Chanukah Gelt, 1975

On it is the inscription "A coin from the Reverend Rebbe of Babov. Chanukah 1975".

On the other side is written "For Protection, Blessing and Success".

Copper

Check here for more Chanuka Gelt tokens of the Rebbe of Babob.
Chasidut Breslov
Blessing coin commemorating Rabbi Nachman of Breslov Blessing coin commemorating Rabbi Nachman of Breslov Blessing coin commemorating Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810), founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement and one of the most revered figures in Hasidic Judaism.

The front shows the burial shrine of Rabbi Nachman in Uman, Ukraine, one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in the Jewish world. Encircling the shrine is a hebrew inscription, which translates to: "A sacred coin for blessing and success • The holy resting place of the saintly Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, of blessed memory, in Uman."

The back of the medal shows the blessing: "In all that you undertake, may you prosper and succeed."

Diameter 50 mm
Chasidut Chernovyl
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl

Yeshivat Chernovyl in Bnei Brak

Diameter 68 mm
A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl

Chernobyl is a Hasidic dynasty that was founded by Grand Rabbi Menachem Nachum Twersky, known by the name of his work as the " Meor Einayim " (meaning "vision", lit. "the light of the eyes"). The dynasty is named after the Ukrainian town of Chernobyl , where Rabbi Nachum served as the maggid.

Diameter about 59 mm
A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl

Bne-Brak

Diameter 56 mm
A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl A Sukkot blessing coin of the institutions of Chernovyl

Front side: the inscription “מטבע ברכה מכ”ק מרן אדמו”ר שליט”א”. In the center, among the decorations, was written “מוסדות טשערנאביל בארץ הקודש” and below it “לשמירה ולהצלחה”.

Back side: A drawing of a bead of wheat and next to it the inscription:
“אושפיזא דיוסף סוכות תשע”ה”.
At the bottom: “ברכה לראש משביר”.

Diameter: 43 mm
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Yeshiva Tiferet Meshulam

Chernobil Community
A blessing coin by the Admor of Chernovyl A blessing coin by the Admor of Chernovyl A blessing coin by the Admor of Chernovyl

Cupper nickel

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight:17.5 gram
Chasidut Erlau
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Erlau Chasidic Community

Diameter 97 mm
Chasidut Gur
Gur chassidic community medal Gur chassidic community medal A painted copper medal of the Chidushei Harim Yeshiva of the Gur Chassidus.

In the front part of the medal the inscription “בעזהי”ת סלע הזיכרון קודש לשיפוץ בניני קרית ישיבת חידושי הרי”ם בצפון תל-אביב”.
Dedicated to the renovation of the Kiryat Chiddushei Ri'am Yeshiva buildings in north Tel Aviv.
In the back, the inscription: “בהוקרה ובהערכה” (with appreciation and respect). Below it the symbol of Yeshivat Chiddushei HaRim.

Diameter: 58 mm
Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss

Diameter 31 mm

Weight 10 gram

Chasidut Kaliv    
Blessing Coin Chasidut Kaliv Blessing Coin Chasidut Kaliv Blessing Coin Chasidut Kaliv

Front: Kaliv World Center in the Holy Land, Admor of Kaliv Shlita

Back: thanks to our holy ancestors, a coin for great abundance, success and healing, with G_d's help.
Chasidut Kerestir/Liska tradition
Blessing Coin Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir Blessing Coin Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir Blessing Coin

Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir
Blessing Coin Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir Blessing Coin Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir Blessing Coin

Rabbi Yeshayah ben Moshe Kerestir

Silver plated

Diameter 40 mm

Chasidut Komarno/Kamerna
Blessing Coin "Heichal haRatson" Blessing Coin "Heichal haRatson" Blessing Coin "Heichal haRatson"

Front: "Blessing Coin" from Maran Admor Shlita
Back: "Heichal haBracha weOtsar haHaim" (Hall of Blessing and light of Life)
Center of the coin shows the word Kamerna
Below this the text:
שפע הצדיק אינו פוסקת ממנו ומזרעו
(The abundance of the righteous does not cease from him and his seed.)

The Hall of Blessing is a Hasidic and Kabbalistic commentary on the five books of the Torah, written by Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Yehuda Yechiel Seferin of Kamerna (the Rebbe of Kamerna).

Copper nickel
Diameter: 26 mm
Weight: 7.5 gram
Chasidut Lubavitch/Chabad
Welcome to the Moshiach Welcome to the Moshiach Welcome to the Moshiach

Long Live the Rebbe King Moshiah Forever

Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1990 Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1990 Lag b"Omer 5750

Lubavitch World Headquarters

The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1990
The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991 The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991 Lag b"Omer 5751

Lubavitch World Headquarters

The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991
The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991 The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991 Lag b"Omer 5751

Iyar 2

5751

Lubavitch World Headquarters

The Lag BaOmer coin commissioned by the Rebbe in 1991

Diameter: 38 mm
Chasidut Mishkoltz     
Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Mishkoltz Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Mishkoltz Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Mishkoltz

Front: Blessing coin from the Admor of Mishkoltz

for protection and success

Back: A crown above the text "Tora Kingdom", ...Admor of Mishkoltz

Hasidic Center Mishkoltz- Petach Tikva  
Chasidut Nadvorna
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Nadvorna

Obverse: On the medal scale appears the inscription: "A blessing from the Lord," "God will give you the blessing in your ordinances and in all your messengers." In the center is a large and impressive building with the caption: "Center Nadvorna Bnei Brak "

Reverse: On the scale of the medal, the verse is written: "And God gave you the dew of the heavens and the oil of the earth ...", "God will open to you His good treasure the heavens." In the center is a caption: "A coin of blessing for keeping and success from the Rebbe of Nadvorna shlita.

Size: 56 mm
Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Nadvorna Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Nadvorna Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Nadvorna

Beitar Illit

Diameter 39 mm


Chasidut Pinsk–Karlin
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Rabbi of the Pinsk Karlin Community
Chasidut Pshevorsk
Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yankel’e of Pshevorsk Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yankel’e of Pshevorsk
Blessing Coin of Rabbi Yankel’e of Pshevorsk
A rare coin made of pure silver, for protection, blessing and success in all matters made in a special and one-time manner and which was given from the holy hands of Rabbi Yankel’e of Pshevorsk, son-in-law of Rabbi Itzikl of Pshevorsk. Antwerp, 1991.

On one side is a painting of the Western Wall, with a background of Jerusalem mountains and other buildings, and it is written around the painting and near the margins: "Abundance of blessing and success with children, life and economics". On the other side it is inscribed: "From the Holy Pshevorsk Rebbe of Pshevarsk Shlita 5751" and around the inscription there is a painting of a crown and two palm trees.

Pure silver. 33 mm

Source:https://www.appelauction.com/auction/251-important-fall-auction-en/lot-156-rare-matbeia/
Chasidut Rachmastrivka
Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic
A gold colored medal given by Rachmastrivka Hasidic to participants in donating to the "Esak HaTorah" Yeshiva Fund.
The front shows a drawing of the yeshiva building in the center and above it the inscription "Esak HaTorah Yeshiva Fund". In the margins appears the inscription: "Yeshiva Esak HaTorah D'Rachmastrivka, year 5774, 1994".
The back shows in the center the inscription "For protection, blessing and success" and around it the inscription "Shekel Hakodesh, by the late Maran Admor Shlita". Given in 5774 (2014).

Diameter: 48 mm
Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic Medal of the Rachmastrivka Hasidic
A silver colored medal given by Rachmastrivka Hasidic to participants in donating to the "Esak HaTorah" Yeshiva Fund.
The front shows a drawing of the yeshiva building in the center and above it the inscription "Esak HaTorah Yeshiva Fund". In the margins appears the inscription: "Yeshiva Esak HaTorah D'Rachmastrivka, year 5774, 1994".
The back shows in the center the inscription "For protection, blessing and success" and around it the inscription "Shekel Hakodesh, by the late Maran Admor Shlita". Given in 5774 (2014).

Diameter: 48 mm
Blessing Coinfrom the Rachmastrivka Rebbe Blessing Coinfrom the Rachmastrivka Rebbe Blessing Coinfrom the Rachmastrivka Rebbe

for protection, blessing and success

Chasidut Ruzhin-Husiatyn
Inauguration of Yeshiva Keter Israel Inauguration of Yeshiva Keter Israel Inauguration of Yeshiva Keter Israel
Medal Commemorating the Inauguration of the New Keter Israel Institutions Building in Bnei Brak. The medal bears an official dedicatory inscription together with the signature of Rabbi Yisrael Friedman.

Obverse: The Keter Israel emblem at the top above a detailed depiction of the new institutional building, flanked by olive branches. The surrounding inscription reads "Inauguration of Yeshiva Keter Israel" and 2020.

Reverse: Dedicatory inscription reading: "My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Blessing and success for the inauguration of the new building of the Kollel in memory of the holy Rabbi of Husiatyn-Zhydachiv. The center bears the signature of Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, while the rim is inscribed in English: "Pidyan Institutions, Bnei-Brak."
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessed Coin of the Tsadik of Stefenesht.

At the center of the Hamsa (5) hand is a 5 agorot coin.
Blessing coin dedicated to Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedma Blessing coin dedicated to Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedma Blessing coin dedicated to Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman

Obverse: the caption: “מטבעת צדיקים לשמירה”. Under the text "Stefenesht" appears a drawing of Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman and at the bottom of the words: “בני”, “חיי”, “מזוני”, “סייעתא דישמיא”.

Reverse: On the medal scale are the abbreviations: “אב”ג, ית”צ, קר”ע, שט”נ, נג”ד, “יכ”ש, בט”ר, צת”ג, חק”ב, “טנ”ע, יג”ל, פז”ק, שק”ו, צי”ת, בשכמל”ו”

In the center the letter “ה” and below it the caption in special letters: “אברהם [??] במלה”ר מנחם נחום”. At the bottom between two decorations the inscription:
“והריקותי לכם ברכה עד בלי די”.

Diameter: 54 mm
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Tsadikim of Stefenesht

Diameter 74 mm
Blessing Coin of the Tsadikim of Stefenesht Blessing Coin of the Tsadikim of Stefenesht Blessing Coin of the Tsadik of Stefenesht
Chasidut Sadigura
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Beit Midrash of the Sadigura Chasidic Community

Diameter ~60 mm
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of Sadigura Chassidic Community

Front: the symbol of Sadigura Chassidus in the center of the medal. On the margin the inscription in Rashi script: Blessing Coin

Back: a drawing of the Chassidus synagogue in the city of Sadigura.

Given in the month of Cheshvan, 2014.

Copper
Diameter 57 mm

Blessing Coin of Sadigura Chassidic Community Blessing Coin of Sadigura Chassidic Community Blessing Coin of Sadigura Chassidic Community

In honor of the laying of the cornerstone for the Beit Midrash "Or Yisrael" Rozhin-Sadigura in London, 2020

Blessing coin by the Rebbe Shlita.

Diameter: 54 mm
Chasidut Sanz
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the rebbe of Sanz
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Sanz Community

Chanuka 2014

Diameter 50 mm
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Sanz Community

Sanz Institutes in Tsfat

Diameter 40 mm
Chasidut Satmar
Often blessing coins are regular currency coins, blessed by the rebbe, like this sample of 5 cent coins, that were blessed by Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum of Satmar, (1914–2006)
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Coin for Safety and Success by the Satmar rabbi

to Yeshiva Students who committed themselves not to look at smartphones in any way.

The date on the coin is Purim 2020.
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin

Kolel

Satmar Beit Shemesh
Chasidut Skulen    
Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Skulen Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Skulen Blessing Coin of the Rebbe of Skulen

Front: the words: the institutions of the charity enterprise of Chasdei Eliezer Skolen
Center: Rachel’s Tomb with the verse "For he will command his angels to guard you in all your ways."

Back: the words: "A coin by the Holy Maran the Admor (Shalita) for protection, abundance, blessing and success on all matters and all the best Selah".
Silver plated

Diameter 50 mm

Chasidut Slonim
Blessing Coin of the Slonim Chassidic Community Blessing Coin of the Slonim Chassidic Community Blessing Coin of the Slonim Chassidic Community

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 22 gram
Kolel Mosadot Emet VeEmuna Kiryat Gat Kolel Mosadot Emet VeEmuna Kiryat Gat Kolel Mosadot Emet VeEmuna Kiryat Gat

Front side: At top the inscription “עיר וקדיש מן שמיא נחית” and below it “כי לא תשכח מפי זרעו”. The inscription is combined with an illustration of an opened stone gate. At bottom the inscription “מדלית הזהב לתומכי התורה בארץ ישראל”.

Reverse: At top, the inscription “המנורה שבדרום”. In the center there is a candelabrum with seven branches, as it was in the Temple. Beneath the painting was written: “מכולל אברכים שע”י מוסדות אמת ואמונה קרית גת”.

Diameter: 68 mm
Chasidut Toldot Aharon
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of the Admor of Toldot Aharon

Diameter 35 mm

Also gold colored coins of this type exist.
Chasidut Tash (Tosh)
Blessing coin of the Rebbe of Tash Blessing coin of the Rebbe of Tash Blessing coin of the Rebbe of Tash

This blessing coin was distributed by the Rebbe of Tash, Rabbi Meshulam Peish Segal Lavi zt"l, and his stamped signature "Meshulam Peish Lavi" appears on the bottom of the coin.

Tash is a Hasidic dynasty that originated in Nyirtass, Hungary, and is now primarily based in its own dedicated enclave called Kiryas Tosh in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada.

Diameter: 4 cm
Chasidut Vizhnitz
Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin Israel Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz

A medal awarded to people who contributed to the Vizhnitz Yeshiva.

Diameter 58 mm
Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz

Diameter 39 mm
Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz Blessing Coin of Vizhnitz granted to people who donated money for Torah study.

Front side: Inscription: “Holy coin for Segula and preservation, Shefa Beracha and success, my life and my sustenance and my goodness.” “Blessed by the Maran Rebbe Shlita”.

Back side: On the upper part appears the inscription: “Talmud Torah Yeshua Moshe Vizhnitz under the leadership of the Rebbe Shlita”. Underneath a painting depicting a book with the inscription: “Montreal” and Talmudic text, meaning: ”The world does not exist but for children studying Torah”.
On the lower part of the bow appears the caption: “In memorial to the participants of the annual fund for the benefit of Talmud Torah”.

Diameter: 50 mm
Holy Coin from the Admor of Vizhnitz Holy Coin from the Admor of Vizhnitz Holy Coin from the Admor of Vizhnitz

for Blessing, Protection and Success

Diameter ~ 37 mm