© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
© Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
20 New Sheqalim Tower of David
5770 (2010) year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | Israel |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Israel (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 5770 (2010) |
| 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#86082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tower of David, rising above the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Jaffa Gate, upper left-hand border, “Jerusalem” inscribed in English, Hebrew and Arabic, face value 20 New Sheqalim (NIS), mint mark and mint year. Right, the metal weight and fineness, “1 oz. fine gold .9999” in Hebrew and English.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
أورشليم JERUSALEM ירושלים
20
שקלים חדשים
NEW SHEQALIM
2010 התש"ע
1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 אונקייה זהב טהור
Engravers: Meir Eshel, Tidhar Dagan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Bank of Israel aptly named this Series “Jerusalem of Gold”. The coins in the series are legal tender. Each contains 1 oz. of fine gold.9999 and has a face value of 20 New Sheqalim (NIS). These are the very first Israeli gold bullion coins, priced in accordance with the daily international price of gold, plus a reasonable mark up over gold.These bullion coins are equally valuable as collectors items and as financial investments. The Gold Bullion Coins in the “Jerusalem of Gold” Series will depict a treasured historical site in the eternal city of Jerusalem. One coin will be issued annually, starting from 2010 with the “Tower of David”.
The obverse of each coin will depict the famous “Lion of Megiddo”, from archaeological excavations at this ancient Israelite city, and the design of this side will remain constant in the series.
Interesting fact
The 20 New Sheqalim (Tower of David) 5770 (2010) coin from Israel is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the Tower of David, a historic fortress located in the Old City of Jerusalem. The coin's design also includes intricate details and patterns that reflect the country's rich history and culture. Additionally, the coin is made of gold (.9999) and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5770 (2010) ✡ | 3600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 New Sheqalim (Tower of David) 5770 (2010) coin.
