Munich Synagogue

Munich Synagogue
Medal, 5732-1972

On 25 July 1972, a new synagogue was dedicated in Munich. It was erected on the site of the Central Synagogue, burned down by the Nazis in 1938.

Obverse: In the centre, on a replica of an old medal minted in Germany in 1887, a view of the Central Synagogue in Munich. The inscription in German reads: "Erected by Albert Schmidt 1887". On the rim, an inscription, in Hebrew: 'The new synagogue of the Jewish congregation of Munich" and in German "The new synagogue, Munich".

Reverse: On the rim, above, a citation: "A brand rescued from the fire" - Zachariah 3:2. In the centre, a view of the ruins of the old synagogue incorporated into a wall of the new one. Below, an inscription in German: "New Community House".

Edge: "Israel" in Hebrew and English. The silver medals bear "Silver 935" in Hebrew and "Sterling" in English. The issue date: "Ab 14, 5732 - 25.7.1972".

Designer: Obverse - A replica of the medal depicting the old synagogue in Munich, 1887. Reverse - An engraving by Kretschmer from a photograph of the part of the wall that remained of the old synagogue in Munich, after the holocaust.

Engraving: Kretschmer

Mint: Kretschmer