1364) The "Train to Jerusalem," Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date of Coin issue: 21.05.2020:

1364) The "Train to Jerusalem," Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date of Coin issue: 21.05.2020:

The "21st Century Train to Jerusalem" enables fast and convenient access to Israel's Capital City. In the near future, the new high-speed train will enable direct access to Jerusalem's Old City, the western Wall and Holy Sites for millions of people from Israel and all over the world.

Two Banners/Headers in English & Hebrew depicting the new "high speed Train" to Jerusalem and the Obverse & Reverse of the  Gold 20 NIS Bullion Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin

Symbolically,  the new train complements the historical first Tel Aviv-Jaffa to Jerusalem train inaugurated in 1892 by the Ottoman Authorities and taken out of use in 1998 due to its poor state.

The 2020 Israel Bullion Coin marks the important  development in transport in Israel, which is well apparent in the Jerusalem landscape.

In 09/2018, the first phase of the "21st Century Train" from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport was inaugurated.

By end-2019, the lines from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv were completed and it is now possible to travel the 56 kilometres from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv in about 30 minutes.

Eventually the route will be extended to the North of the country and within Jerusalem it will pass through a newly constructed tunnel to its new terminus at the Western Wall.

Thus Jerusalem will be connected to Tel Aviv and the National Railway Network. 

In order to traverse the hilly terrain in the Jerusalem area, the new railway lines pass over bridges and through tunnels, with some record dimensions for Israel - the longest bridge with a length of 1.25 kilometres, the highest bridge with a height of 90 metres above the ground, the longest tunnel with a length of 11.6 kilometres and deepest railway station with a depth of 80 metres, which is also one of the deepest in the  world.

The 20 NIS Gold Bullion Coin:

Another Banner/Header titled "Jerusalem of Gold Numismatic Bullion Coin Series" showcases the Obverse of the 20 NIS Gold Bullion Coin

On the Reverse of the 20 NIS (New Israeli Shekel) Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin is depicted the new high-speed train to Jerusalem.

Behind it, to the right, the historical first railway station in Jerusalem and to the left, the new "Jerusalem - Yitzak Navon" station, between them is the windmill - a symbolic icon of Jerusalem located in close proximity to the historical station.

In the upper half of the coin is mentioned the face value of the coin - "20 NIS", mint year - "2020" (in Hebrew and English) and the - "Star of David Mintmark" of the Holy Land Mint.

Around the periphery is mentioned "Jerusalem" (in English, Hebrew and Arabic), with the metal fineness and weight - "1 Oz Fine Gold .9999" (in Hebrew and English).

On the Obverse of the 20 NIS (New Israeli Shekel)  Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin is depicted the Lion of Megiddo with its stylised curved tail taken from an ancient 8th Century BC seal excavated in Megiddo (Armageddon) in the Jordan Valley, that belonged to Shema, servant of King Jeroboam II.

Above the lion is engraved the Israel State Emblem and below it is mentioned "Israel" (in English, Hebrew and Arabic).

The specifications of this Gold Bullion Coin are:

Coin Series Theme: "Jerusalem of Gold"; Coin Theme: "Train to Jerusalem"; Denomination: 20 NIS; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz; Diameter/Size: 32.0 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Holy Land Mint, Israel; Mint Mark: Star of David; Mintage: 3,600 pieces; Designers: Meir Eshel, Lilach Rubin; Year: 2020.

The Gold Bullion Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Red & Black elegant presentation case and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:
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):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth 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 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

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the Biblical Art series: Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

13) 72nd Anniversary of Independence ("Yom Ha'atmaut"), Israel: Gold (10 NIS), Silver (2 NIS)) & Silver Proof-like (1 NIS) Coins issued on the theme - "Desert agriculture"by ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation), Israel: Date of Coins issue: 20.04.2020

14) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

"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)

"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":

1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019