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20 New Shekels Ein Karem
2022 yearGold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32 mm |
Issuer | Israel |
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Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2022 |
Value | 20 New Sheqalim 20 ILS = USD 5.24 |
Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
Composition | Gold (.9999) |
Weight | 31.1 g |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#329224 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of Megiddo with its stylised curved tail, taken from an ancient eighth century BC seal excavated in Megiddo (“Armageddon”) in the Jordan Valley and which belonged to Shema, servant of King Jeroboam II; national emblem of Israel
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: ISRAEL יִשְׂרָאֵל
Designer: Yossi Lemel
Interesting fact
The 20 New Shekels (Ein Karem) 2022 gold coin from Israel features a unique design that showcases the ancient Jewish village of Ein Karem, which is now a neighborhood in Jerusalem. The coin's design includes an image of the village's famous spring, which is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary met Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, during her visit to Ein Karem. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Israeli numismatics and the history of the region.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2022 ✡ | 3600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 New Shekels (Ein Karem) 2022 coin.