People have been fascinated by trees since? ever. Trees provide us with many benefits necessary for survival, including clean air, filtered water, shade, and food. They also give us hope and courage to persevere ? even in the harshest conditions. Roots buried deep in the earth, trunk above the ground, branches stretching toward the sky, are symbolic, living links between our world and the world of supernatural beings. Strong connections between people and trees can be found in almost every religion, mythology, legends and traditions. Their physical nature and composition is often a base for stories full of magic and supernatural abilities. In many myths, a tree is a vital part of the structure of the universe. Gods and their messengers travel from world to world by climbing up or down the tree. The trees have been on earth long before people and possibly will be present long after we go? As a tribute to power and mysticism of trees we?re launching a series of 4 dedicated coins. Oak, Chestnut, Beech and Linden leafs will be the theme of these series.