20 New Shekels National Library of Israel

€1.00
IssuerIsrael
Year5784 (2024)
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 New Sheqalim
CurrencyNew Shekel (1986-date)
CompositionGold (.9999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ICMC#34105320
Obverse descriptionA 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 scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringأورشليم JERUSALEM ירושלים שקלים חדשים NEW SHEKELS شيكل جديدا 2024 התשפ״ד 20 ✡ 1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 אונקייה זהב טהור
Reverse descriptionThe 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 scriptArabic, Hebrew, Latin
Reverse letteringישראל ISRAEL إسرائيل ישראל
Edge
Mint
Holy Land Mint (החברה הישראלית
למדליות ולמטבעות), Ma`ale HaHamisha, Israel (1958-date)
Mintage5784 (2024) ✡ - התשפ`ד - 3 600
Catalog ID9232099310
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