The Western Wall

“THE WESTERN WALL”
Second in the “Jerusalem of Gold” Bullion Coin Series
Legal Tender issued by the Bank of Israel

The "Western Wall" Coin, legal tender issued by the Bank of Israel, is second in the "Jerusalem of Gold" Series. The coins in this series are Bullion Coins. They contain 1 troy oz. of fine gold.9999 and have a Face Value of 20 New Sheqalim.

After the excitement and overwhelming success of the "Tower of David", Israel's first Bullion Coin, the Bank of Israel released the "Western Wall" Coin, second in the series.

Obverse: The Western Wall, which is the sole remnant of the Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem that was destroyed in 70 CE by the Romans, and whose location is close to where the Holy of Holies of the Temple stood. At this sacred place, the Divine Presence is said never to leave. People pray at the Wall 24 hours a day and leave pieces of paper with their prayers, within its crevices. Some 8 million people from all over the world visit the Western Wall each year, including Kings and Presidents.
In the upper coin border, the word “Jerusalem” is inscribed in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
Common Reverse of the Series: The Lion of Megiddo, with its stylized curved tail, is taken from an ancient seal excavated in Megiddo (Armageddon) in the Jordan Valley, dating from the 8th century BCE. The seal belonged to Shema, the servant of Jeroboam II, Israelite King. The lion is also the symbol of the Tribe of Judah and of the eternal capital of Israel, Jerusalem. The same Lion of Megiddo appeared in the past on the Israeli 5 Lira Banknote (1958), 5 Lira Coin (1978), and on the Half Sheqel Coin (1980). Above the figure of the lion appears the State of Israel Emblem and below it the word “Israel” in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Face Design: Igal Gabay.
Common Reverse Design: Meir Eshel
Engraving: Tidhar Dagan
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint