Since the dawn of time, mankind has yearned to live free. Sometimes this dream is realized, while at other times it is suppressed by tyrants or institutions. Yet the dream never dies; it is carried forward from generation to generation in the hearts of courageous men and women. Minted in an age of heroic struggle, this coin's imagery speaks of peace, prosperity, and redemption, messages relevant to all eras and cultures. On one side is the palm tree, symbol of ancient Judaea while on the other is a vine leaf, evoking the abundance of nature. The inscription translates: "for the freedom of Zion". Such a token tells us that we must remember the past in order to move forward into the future.