© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
20 New Shekels Supreme Court in Israel
5777 (2017) year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5777 (2017) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| 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#124788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, Israel.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
أورشليم JERUSALEM ירושלים
20
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEKELS
2017 התשע׳׳ז
✡
1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 םאונקייה זהב טהור
Engraver: Zvika Roitman
Edge
Plain
Comment
The impressive Supreme Court building in Israel, inaugurated in 1992, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017.The architectural elements of the building symbolize values of justice and law, as well as reflect Jerusalem’s rich architectural history. Many ancient styles and contrasting elements blend together: inside and outside formed by natural light from large windows and skylights, old and new architectural styles, lines and circles. Lines represent law - "You are righteous….and Your laws are straight," (Psalms 119:137) - and circles, justice - "He leads me in circles of justice," (Psalms 23:3).
The central area of the building leading to the courtrooms, known as “the gatehouse”, is built in the form of a pyramid inspired by Zechariah’s Tomb and Absalom’s Pillar in the Yehoshafat Valley, at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Around the pyramid area is the library, where volumes containing centuries of legal thinking from many countries are found.
The beautiful building was donated by Dorothy de Rothschild and designed by Ram Karmi and his sister Ada Karmi Melamede from Tel Aviv, winners of the architectural competition. The site of the Supreme Court, the judicial branch of the State of Israel, is close to the Knesset, the legislative and executive branch of the government.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Supreme Court building in Israel on one side, and a quote from the Talmud on the other side, which reads "Justice, justice shall you pursue" (Deuteronomy 16:20). This highlights the importance of justice and the rule of law in Israeli society, and serves as a reminder of the Supreme Court's role in upholding these values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5777 (2017) ✡ | 3600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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