Hurva Synagogue- 20 NIS

  • Diameter
    32 mm
  • Weight
    31.1035 grams
  • Rim
    Smooth
  • Alloy
    .9999 Fine Gold
  • Designer
    Obverse - Mr. Meir Eshel; Reverse side - Mr. Yaacov Enyedi
  • Issue date
    5774-2014
  • Reverse
    The Hurva Synagogue building, located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, is depicted. The inscriptions 'Jerusalem' in Hebrew, English, and Arabic; the inscriptions '1 ounce of pure gold 9999.' in Hebrew and English; the face value in Hebrew and English; the year of minting and the mint mark.
  • Obverse
    The obverse side is constant in the series, a roaring Lion, found originally on an ancient Israelite seal excavated in Megiddo (Armageddon). Above the lion is the Israel State Emblem and below it “Israel” in English, Hebrew and Arabic.
  • Royal Dutch Mint
    1,087