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Israel – State Silver Medal “This Is Jerusalem”, 1996 – Silver 999, Weight: 62.26 g, Diameter: 50 mm, Numbered #0260 - Israel – State Silver Medal “This Is Jerusalem”, 1996 – Silver 999, Weight: 62.26 g, Diameter: 50 mm, Numbered #0260 Issue name: This Is Jerusalem Year: 1996  Country: Israel Metal: Silver 999 Weight: 62.26 g Diameter: 50 mm Medal number: 0260 Description: State silver medal issued in 1996, dedicated to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel and one of the central symbols in the history of the Jewish people. The medal presents a combination of sites and symbols associated with the city, its history, and its spiritual and national significance. Obverse: A composition of major Jerusalem landmarks, including the Western Wall, archaeological and historical sites, Yad Vashem, the Knesset, the Israel Museum and the Dome of the Rock. Above the sites appears an arch symbolizing destruction alongside hope, renewal and peace. Around the edge appears the inscription “ירושלים” and JERUSALEM. Reverse: A lion, the emblem of the city of Jerusalem, surrounded by the word “Jerusalem” in various languages, symbolizing the city’s historical, religious and cultural importance throughout the world. Condition: UNC