2017 Israel 1 oz Silver - Views of Jerusalem (Jewish Quarter)

• Limited mintage of 3,600.
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• 2nd issue of the Views of Jerusalem series.
• Round is encapsulated and delivered in the official box of issue.
• Obverse: A stylized rendering of a typical stone alleyway in the Jewish Quarter, with its arched-window houses. Back right is the dome of the Hurva Synagogue and right in the foreground is one of the Roman columns of the Cardo. Inscription: " The Jewish Quarter" in English and Hebrew.
• Reverse: Lion of Jerusalem and prominent buildings of Jerusalem within the outline of a coat of arms, the Holy Land Mint trademark.
• Guaranteed by the Holy Land Mint of Israel.
  

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2nd in the "Views of Jerusalem" Numismatic Bullion Series
Overlooking the Temple Mount and Western Wall to the east, the Jewish Quarter is one of four - Jewish, Armenian, Muslim and Christian - Quarters in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Home of a continuous Jewish presence since the tenth century BCE, the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem was at the height of its splendor in the Second Temple period. At that time, it was the residential site of the Jerusalem aristocracy and priesthood who lived in proximity to the Holy Temple. Today, the Jewish Quarter is a rich archaeological site. Its historical sites include the "Burnt House," a remnant of a building destroyed in the great Jewish Revolt against Roman rule and the Cardo, the main road dating from the time of Roman rule, of which only Roman columns remain today.

In 1948, during the War of Independence, the Old City fell under Jordanian rule and the Jewish inhabitants were forced to leave.

Following the Six-Day War in 1967, when the Old City was recaptured by Israeli paratroopers, the Jewish Quarter was rebuilt and resettled. The Jewish Quarter today is a thriving area for about 6,000 residents and a location of many synagogues, including the magnificent restored Hurva Synagogue, schools and Yeshivas – centers for Jewish learning.

Holy Land Mint
The Holy Land Mint - Israel Coins & Medals Corp. (ICMC) was established in 1961 and perpetually pursues their stated objective of “commemorating significant historic, national, social, scientific, and cultural achievements of the State of Israel” by specializing in commissioning, designing, minting and distributing unique Gold and Silver coins which reflect the unique character of Israel’s past, present and hoped-for future. They are the exclusive distributor on behalf of the Bank of Israel of all commemorative coins, and many of their remarkable coins are only offered in limited editions. Each of their products holds a uniquely historic legacy that is complemented by their renowned reputation for the highest quality coins and rounds.