30 New Sheqalim 5756 (1996)

Weight

155.50 g

Diameter

65 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Silver (.999)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Milled

Front design

The face value in Hebrew and English, the State emblem, the word Israel in three languages, the year of mintage and the words 'THREE MILLENNIA JERUSALEM CITY OF DAVID' in Hebrew and English.

Back design

Around the border, the biblical verse 'But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation' (Joel 4:20) in English, in the center, in Hebrew.

Year of Minting

5756 (1996)

Ruling authority

State of Israel (1948-date)

Mint location

מ Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg , Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: THREE MILLENNIA JERUSALEM THE CITY OF DAVID שלושת אלפים שנה לירושלים עיר דוד 30 שקלים חדשים NEW SHEQALIM إسرائيل ISRAEL ישראל 1996 התשנ״ו מ Reverse: but judah shall dwell for ever and jerusalem from generation to generation⠂ ויהודה לעולם תשב וירושלם לדור ודור

Context

The 3,000th Anniversary of Jerusalem celebrated 3,000 years since King David had conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites and established the 'City of David' on the Jebusite Ridge, above the Shiloah Springs. The City was surrounded on three sides by deep valleys. To the north was the hill on which the Temple would be built, which was later to be known as the Temple Mount. King David made Jerusalem the capital of the People of Israel, bringing together, for the first time, in one place and under one authority, all the government and religious institutions. His son Solomon completed these endeavors by building the Temple on the Temple Mount. Many nations have ruled Jerusalem and while they conquered the City, ultimately, Jerusalem conquered them. To this very day, Jerusalem continues to captivate the imaginations of millions around the world who feel a special connection to the City. While over three thousand years of Jerusalem's existence left layer upon layer of history, none of this has ever overshadowed the original quality stamped into the City of David. An artistic competition was held among art colleges and the winning designs were selected from the Emunah College in Jerusalem.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0