873) Walls of Jerusalem: "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Third Coin in the Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018):

873) Walls of Jerusalem: "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Third Coin in the Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018):

After the popular Gold & Bullion Series titled "Views of Jerusalem" introduced by the ICMC, Israel in 2018 - the first coin in the Series was "Mishkenot  Shaaranim", the second was "The Jewish Quarter". This is the third coin in the Series titled "Walls of Jerusalem".

Throughout history, Jerusalem has been enclosed by a wall for defence purposes.

The Walls of Jerusalem that exist today were built between 1537-1541 by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, during Ottoman rule, where the walls of the city stood in the Second Temple period.

The walls measure about 4.0 kilometres in length, their average height is about 10.0 metres and thickness is about 2.5 metres. Along the walls are 34 watch towers and 8 gates, of which, seven gates serve as passageways into and out of the Old City - Lions Gate, Dung Gate, Zion Gate, Jaffa Gate, Damascus Gate, New Gate and Herod's Gate. The eighth gate - Golden Gate - is sealed and according to tradition, will open miraculously when the Messiah comes and the dead are resurrected.

Crowning the beauty of the unique holy city, the walls built by the Sultan were more for the purpose of embellishing it rather than for defending it. The walls and gateways are decorated with floral and other artistic shapes which are carved into the stone.

Presently, the Walls of Jerusalem have become an icon of the holy city, an attraction for tourists from all over the World. 

The Commemorative Medal/Coin:

On the Obverse of the Gold Bullion Coin are depicted the Walls of Jerusalem along the outer periphery and in the centre is the inscription - "Walls of Jerusalem".

On the Reverse of the Gold Bullion Coin is the inscription -" JERUSALEM OF GOLD" (in both Hebrew and English) on the upper periphery and "2018. 1 Oz. FINE GOLD .9999" (in English) on the lower periphery. 

In the centre, the Lion of Jerusalem and prominent buildings of Jerusalem are shown within the outline of a Coat of Arms. The Holy Land Mint logo is engraved on the top.

The Specifications of the Coin are:

Year of minting: 2018; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Weight:31.1 grams; Mintage: 3,600 pieces; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Coin Quality: Bullion; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Israel, on behalf of ICMC, Israel.

Silver Bullion Coin specifications: 

Year of Minting: 2018; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diameter: 38.7 mm; Weight 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Coin Quality: Bullion; Mintage: 3,600 pieces; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Israel, on behalf of ICMC, Israel.

The elegant wooden box containing the Gold Bullion Coin and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) together with the outer cover of the wooden box in which the gold bullion coin is housed

A Special Coin issue of 3 Oz. Fine Silver is also included in this coin issue:

The banner showing the Special 3 Oz. Silver Coin issued showing the Obverse & Reverse of the coin against the backdrop of the Walls of Jerusalem

The Obverse of 3 Oz Silver Bullion Coin shows the Walls of the Old City of Jerusalem on the outer periphery. In the centre is the inscription -  " Walls of Jerusalem".

On the Reverse of the 3 Oz Silver Bullion Coin is the inscription - "JERUSALEM OF GOLD (in both Hebrew and English) on the upper periphery and "2018, 3 Oz. FINE SILVER .999 (in English) on the lower periphery.

In the centre, the Lion of Jerusalem and prominent buildings of Jerusalem are shown within the outline of a Coat of Arms. The Holy Land Mint logo is engraved on the top periphery. 

The outer jacket of the box in which the special 2 Oz. Silver Bullion Coin is house together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The specifications of this coin are:

Year of issue: 2018; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 55.0 mm; Weight: 3 Oz or 93.3 grams; Coin Quality: Antique Finish; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Israel on behalf of the ICMC, Israel; Designer: Aharon Shevo.




Links:

Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series:

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)