Israel Coins and Medals Corp.

20 New Sheqalim – Israel

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The Cardo

Series: Jerusalem of Gold

Israel

Context

Year: 2018

Hebrew Year: 5778

Issuer: Israel

Period:

State of Israel

(since 1948)

Currency:

New Shekel

(since 1986)

Total mintage: 3,600

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Gold weight: 31.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Gold

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #565

Numista: #237269

Value

Exchange value: 20 ILS = $6.43

Bullion value: $5184.90

Inflation-adjusted value: 23.17 ILS

Obverse

Description:

The Madaba Map with a Cardo pillar behind. "Jerusalem" appears in English, Hebrew, and Arabic above. The upper right shows the face value and mint year. Below is the Star of David mint mark, with the metal fineness and weight around the lower border.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Meir Eshel

Reverse

Description:

The Lion of Megiddo, from an 8th-century BCE seal of Shema, servant of King Jeroboam II, symbolizes the Tribe of Judah and Jerusalem. It previously appeared on Israeli currency. The coin features the State Emblem above the lion and "Israel" in English, Hebrew, and Arabic below.

Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin

Designer: Michael Faber