70-Year Redemption Temple Coin

Positioned above the two leaders is the seven-branched Menorah, the most enduring symbol of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and of the Jewish people. Its placement here signifies that the actions of both leaders are directly related to the sanctity of Jerusalem and the central role of the Temple in Jewish history and destiny. It represents the divine light and wisdom at the heart of the events.

This inscription provides the thematic anchor for the coin's obverse.

* Original language: "למלאות שבעים שנה"

* Transliteration: *Limlot shiv'im shana*

* Translation: "To fulfill seventy years"

This phrase directly references the prophecy of Jeremiah, who foretold that the Babylonian exile would last 70 years. Its use here connects Cyrus's ancient decree with the 70-year span between the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 and the U.S. embassy's move in 2018.

The outer ring contains the powerful words of King Cyrus's edict, with the Hebrew text combining two consecutive verses, while the English focuses on the first.

* Original Hebrew: "וְהוּא-פָקַד עָלַי לִבְנוֹת-לוֹ בַיִת בִּירוּשָׁלָ‍ִם מי-בכם מכל-עמו יהי אלוהיו עמו ויעל"

* Transliteration: *v'Hu-fakad alai livnot-lo bayit b'Yerushalayim. Mi-vachem mikol-amo, yehi Elohav imo, v'ya'al.*

* Translation: "And He charged me to build Him a house in Jerusalem. Whoever is among you of all His people, may his God be with him, and let him go up."

* Context: This passage from the Book of Ezra first states the divine charge given to Cyrus (1:2) and immediately follows with Cyrus's call to the Jewish people to return to Zion (1:3). The English inscription on the bottom rim—"And He charged me to build Him a house in Jerusalem"—translates the first part, emphasizing the leader's mandate.

This medallion depicts a striding lion, a symbol of royalty and power in the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire, visually anchoring King Cyrus in his historical context.

This medallion displays the official seal of the U.S. President, grounding the coin's theme in the modern political act of recognizing Jerusalem.

The reverse is dominated by a depiction of the future Holy Temple, based on the detailed vision of the prophet Ezekiel (chapters 40-48). This is not the historical First or Second Temple, but the prophesied Third Temple, a symbol of ultimate redemption and messianic promise. Its presence signifies the hope that current events are a step toward a complete, prophetic fulfillment.

The coin is identified in three languages, reflecting its broad historical and cultural scope.

* Original Hebrew: "מטבע המקדש"

* Transliteration: *Matbe'a HaMikdash*

* Original Arabic: "عملة الهيكل"

* Transliteration: *'Umlat al-Haykal*

* English: "THE TEMPLE COIN"

A dove in flight carrying an olive sprig is a universal symbol of peace and new beginnings, drawn from the story of Noah. Here, it directly illustrates the accompanying verse from Isaiah, representing the flocking of the Jewish people back to their homeland from the diaspora.

The theme of return is captured by a verse from the prophet Isaiah, presented in multiple languages to signify the global ingathering of exiles.

* Original Hebrew: "כיונים אל ארבתיהם"

* Transliteration: *k'yonim el aruboteihem*

* Original English: "like doves to their nest"

* Original Arabic: "كحمام إلى بيوتها"

* Transliteration: *ka-hamam ila buyutiha*

* Context: This verse poetically describes the miraculous return of the Jewish people to Israel. Its presentation in Hebrew, English, and Arabic underscores the universal significance of Jerusalem.

On both the obverse and reverse, lines radiate outward from the center. This classic design element evokes rays of light, suggesting divine providence, revelation, and the profound significance of the events.