What a Surprise!!! Forgot I Had This-An Israeli Gold Coin

This is a bullion coin from Israel. I wasn’t sure where to put it so I put it in this forum so members could enjoy, appreciate and learn about it.

It’s the first coin in this series. It’s called the Tower of David and it’s issued by the Bank of Israel. It does have legal tender status in the State of Israel. The designer is Meir Estelle.

The obverse bears a roaring lion with a curved tail. This was taken from a 2,800 year old ancient seal dating back to the 8th century BCE, which was discovered in archaeological digs at Megiddo (Armageddon). The lion is the symbol of Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Judah.

The reverse has the Tower of David, the famous landmark near Jaffa Gate in the Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem which was constructed during the 2nd century BCE and rebuilt in succession by the Christian, Muslim, Mamlik and Ottoman conquers of Jerusalem.

Today it houses a museum and has varied cultural events associated with historical and cultural Jerusalem.

Specifications:
.9999 Gold
Brilliant Uncirculated
It has a face value of 20 New Sheqalim
Mint mark: The Star of David
Diameter: 32mm
Weight: 1 Troy Oz. (31.1g +/- 0.3%)
Maximum Mintage: 3,600
Dated: 2010 on the reverse

It’s the only Israel coin I own but I had to have it. I bought it straight from the Israel Coins and Metals Corp. (ICMC) when it was first announced. I’ve had it tucked away since I received it. I did open and look at it but I did remove any of the packaging.

I can’t get a photo of the obverse so I used the packaging for that. The coin itself is sealed in a plastic round, then shrunk wrapped so the obverse is hidden. I took photos of all of the packaging except for the ICMC box it was shipped in.

 

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That’s a fantastic piece.

 

Very nice coin, well done

 

I really like that, an attractive piece that I wasn't even aware was being minted.

 

It’s 11 years old this year. Been tucked away ever since.

 

I hope I find a gold coin I forgot I had.

 

Kripes, 'Nut is always pullin' something out of the potato patch.

Marvelous rediscovery dear fellow..........

 

Beautiful coin. Incredible design for a gold coin.

 

Not the first one I rediscovered.

 

Only potatoes. Lol

 

I saw this coin on line as it was being advertised. One look and I had to have it. It’s one of the 3,600 minted and I got it straight from Israel.

 

Isn't senility wonderful?

 

It couldn’t be better! Lol