© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
20 New Shekels The Israeli Museum
5775 (2015) year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5775 (2015) |
| Calendar | Hebrew |
| Value | 20 New Sheqalim 20 ILS = USD 5.24 |
| Currency | New Shekel (1986-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the Israel Museum, to the right, the Shrine of the Book on the Museum Campus. In the upper border is the word "Jerusalem" in English, Hebrew and Arabic and to the right, the Face Value, Mint Year and Star of David Mint Mark.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
أورشليم JERUSALEM ירושלים
20
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEKELS
2015 התשע"ה
1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 םאונקייה זהב טהור
Engravers: Zvika Roitman, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Israel Museum located in Jerusalem is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel and ranked among the world’s leading art and archaeology museums. Founded in 1965, the Museum houses encyclopedic collections, including works dating from prehistory to the present day, in its Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Jewish Art and Life Wings. The most extensive holdings of biblical and Holy Land archaeology in the world are featured at the Israel Museum. Over 50 years, the Museum has grown significantly and has built up an extensive and varied collection which includes about half a million items, reflecting a wide spectrum of culture.The Museum buildings, which have become an important part of the Jerusalem landscape, were planned by architect Alfred Mansfeld and designer Dora Gad. Together, they are designed to resemble in modular modernism a growing Mediterranean village.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Israeli Museum's logo on one side and a stylized image of the Menorah on the other. The Menorah is a symbol of Jewish culture and history, and its depiction on the coin serves as a representation of the museum's commitment to preserving and celebrating Israel's rich heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5775 (2015) ✡ | 589 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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