Shrine of the Book - 20 NIS

32 mm

31.1035 grams

Smooth

.9999 Fine Gold

Obverse - Mr. Meir Eshel; Reverse side - Mr. Aharon Shevo

5773-2013

The Shrine of the Book is depicted. The dome of the Shrine at the Israel Museum stands out in the Jerusalem landscape, covering a structure that is two-thirds below ground level and reflected in the surrounding water pool. Additionally, a segment from the Book of Isaiah in ancient Hebrew script is shown. The inscription '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.

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.