Reverse: The common reverse of the Jerusalem of Gold series features the Lion of Megiddo with its curved tail, taken from an 8th-century BCE seal excavated in Megiddo (Armageddon) in the Jordan Valley. The seal belonged to Shema, servant of King Jeroboam II of Israel. The lion also symbolizes the Tribe of Judah and the eternal capital, Jerusalem. Above the lion is the State Emblem of Israel, and below it, the word Israel in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.
Obverse: Depicts the Tower of David rising above the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Jaffa Gate. At the upper left – the inscription Jerusalem in Hebrew, English, and Arabic; face value 20 New Sheqalim (NIS), year of issue, and mint mark. On the right – the weight and purity of the metal: 1 oz fine gold .9999 in Hebrew and English.
About the coin: This is Israel’s first investment gold coin, part of the prestigious Jerusalem of Gold series, launched in 2010. Each coin is struck from .9999 pure gold, weighs 1 oz, and carries a face value of 20 NIS. These coins are highly valued by both collectors and investors – with historical and cultural significance and strong long-term investment value. One coin is issued annually featuring a different historic site in Jerusalem. The first coin honors the Tower of David, one of the Old City's most iconic landmarks.
