1012) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold" Bullion Coin Series: Issue year: 2019:

1012) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold" Bullion Coin Series: Issue year: 2019:

A Brief:

The Banner showing the Reverse and Obverse of the 20 New Israeli Shekel Gold Bullion Coin against the background of the Montefiore Windmill

The Montefiore Windmill is one of the first Jerusalem landmarks, which is located outside the Old City walls, which was named after its funder - British Jewish philanthropist Moses (or Moshe in Hebrew).

Montefiore was built in 1857 at the site where the Mishkenot Sha'ananim locality was established 12 years later.

It was originally designed as a flour mill and part of the Montefiore Project to help the Old Yishuv become more self-sufficient.

Montefiore was devoted to promoting industry in the Holy Land and under the Project, also built a printing press and a textile factory along with taking up several other projects.

In 1891, the windmill was phased out of use as a flour mill, after the Jewish community began using steam-powered mills to grind their wheat.

Nevertheless, the Windmill continued to bear a cultural significance and during the 1948 War of Independence was used by Jewish fighters as an observation point/post.

British authorities responded by bombing the windmill - an assault which was aptly titled "Operation Don Quixote".

The Gold Bullion Coin:

The Reverse of the 20 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Gold Bullion Coin shows the Jerusalem Windmill. In the foreground are the outlines of the Walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and the Tower of David.

On the upper periphery "JERUSALEM" is spelt in three languages -  Hebrew, English and Arabic. To the centre right is the denomination of the coin - "20 NEW SHEKELS" and the year of issue "2019".

Below the year of issue is seen the "STAR OF DAVID" mint mark. On the lower periphery is inscribed the metal fineness and weight of the Coin - "1 OZ FINE GOLD .9999 " (in both English and Hebrew).

The Obverse of the 20 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Gold Bullion Coin depicts the Lion of Megiddo, with its stylised curved tail, an image taken from an ancient seal excavated in Megiddo - Armageddon - in the Jordan Valley, dating from the 8th Century BC. The Seal belonged to Ahema, servant of King Jeroboam II. The Lion is the symbol of the Tribe of Judah and Jerusalem. 

Towards the upper periphery is the Israel State emblem. On the lower periphery is mentioned "ISRAEL" (in English, Hebrew and Arabic).

The specifications of this 20 NIS Gold Bullion Coin are:

Denomination: 20 New Israeli Shekel (NIS); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated; Mint Mark: Star of David; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 OZ; Mintage: 3,600 pieces.

The custom-made presentation box in which the coin is shipped in a transparent capsule. The Coin is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).






More Posts from ICMC Israel on this Blog:

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:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

"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)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)