First coin of the new "Lost World Cities" series. The coin was struck from 2 ounces of pure silver. It comes in an elegant wooden box with a certificate of authenticity.  It depicts Palmyra, known as the Pearl of the Desert. This city is located in what is now Syria, about 215 km northeast of Damascus.  The first records of the city date back to the 19th century BC. At that time it was inhabited by Semitic tribes speaking the Aramaic language, later nomadic Arab tribes appeared. The ancient ruins of Palmyra, located near the modern city, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In May 2015. Palmyra was occupied by terrorists from the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), who began destroying archaeological sites and ancient monuments. 2 March 2017. The Syrian Armed Forces recaptured the Palmyra area from the hands of ISIS jihadists. The reverse of the coin shows the ruins of Palmyra, the name of the coin and the series. On the other hand, the obverse shows the image of Queen Elizabeth II, the country and year of issue, the denomination and the silver sample.