20 New Shekels National Library of Israel

Issuer Israel
Year 2024
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 New Sheqalim
Currency New Shekel (1986-date)
Composition Gold (.9999)
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ICMC#34105320
Obverse description A view of the front and side of the new National Library of Israel edifice, with trees, flower beds and people in the area around the building. Above is the face value and mint year in English and Hebrew, and the Star of David mintmark. The lower border is inscribed with the gold fineness and weight, and the upper right border, with the word `Jerusalem` in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Obverse script Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering أورشليم JERUSALEM ירושלים שקלים חדשים NEW SHEKELS شيكل جديدا 2024 התשפ״ד 20 ✡ 1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 אונקייה זהב טהור
Reverse description The Lion of Megiddo with its stylized curved tail, taken from an ancient 8th century BCE seal excavated in Megiddo (Armageddon) in the Jordan Valley that belonged to Shema, servant of King Jeroboam II. Above the lion is the Israel State Emblem and below it, “Israel” in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Reverse script Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering ישראל ISRAEL إسرائيل ישראל
Edge
Mint
Holy Land Mint (החברה הישראלית
למדליות ולמטבעות), Ma`ale HaHamisha, Israel (1958-date)
Mintage 5784 (2024) ✡ - התשפ`ד - 3 600
Numisquare ID 9232099310
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