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Monday 21 June 2021

1906) Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation" (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021:

1906) Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation" (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021:

Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem: 11th issue in the "Jerusalem of Gold" Bullion Coin Series:

On 14.06.2021, the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued on 14.06.2021, the 11th Gold Bullion Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold", which features the Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s largest and most interesting market, located in the center of the city. 

The Header/Banner showcases the Gold Bullion coin's vibrant design aptly depicts the market - a bustling center, alive from early morning until night, in its unique Jerusalem setting.

Thousands of people, visit the market every day - people of all ages who come with their baskets and carts to buy, sell, trade, or just to have fun — as well as tourists from all over the globe. The array of colours and fragrances of the countless spices together with the energetic shouts of the more than 250 permanent stallholders contribute to the market’s special and timeless atmosphere. 

All enjoy a unique Jerusalem experience, shopping and tasting the famous Hummus of Jerusalem (a chickpea spread), Tehina (ground sesame seeds), Halva (sweet Tehina) and other delicacies. 

The array of colors and fragrance of the spices together with the energetic shouts of the stallholders contribute to the market's special atmosphere.

Originally established at the end of the 19th century in the period and developed during the British Mandate period, Mahane Yehuda Market has undergone many changes over the years. 

Presently, it is a blend of old and new, both a traditional market and a great tourist attraction with its restaurants, bars, evening musical events and street shows.

The coin is part of the ongoing “Jerusalem of Gold” series, which is in its 11th year. 

The 20 NIS Gold Bullion Coin:

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


The Reverse of the 20 NIS (New Israeli Shekel) Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Gold Bullion Coin's vibrant design aptly depicts the market — a bustling centre alive from early morning until night, in its unique Jerusalem setting. 

It includes representations of stalls, stallholders, and shoppers to the left and illustrates the traditional market. 

To the right are people sitting and talking by a bar table, representing the restaurants and bars.

 Above left in the background is the Tower of David, symbolising the city of Jerusalem and the unique Jerusalemite atmosphere. 

Just above the tower is an artistic element, a stylised sun, and within it is a crescent moon that represents the bustling life in the market from morning to night.

 To its right is the coin’s face value or denomination of 20 "NEW SHEKELS" inscribed in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, along with the coin’s year of issue "2021". 

Shown just above the two diners is the "Star of David Mintmark", of the Holy Land Mint which denotes the coin’s quality as Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), and below the same diners is mentioned the coin’s fineness of "1 OZ. FINE GOLD .9999 GOLD" placed along the lower-right edge. 

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: "Mahane Yehuda Market"; 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; Year: 2021.
The Gold Bullion Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Red & Black elegant custom wood presentation case branded by the Holy Land Mint, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).


The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).








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