The second release in the unqiue The Eight Protectors series features Ākāśagarbha.
Struck from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver using a new minting technique called “Bi-Metal Max”, that combines 28.5oz of copper as a base, resulting in a 120mm super ultra high relief while being complemented with antiqued silver finishing. Extremely limited mintage of just 199 coins worldwide!
Ākāśagarbha’s name can be translated as “Boundless Space Treasury” as his wisdom is said to be boundless as space itself. The mantra of Ākāśagarbha popularly used by Buddhists and artists is believed to give rise to wisdom, creativity, and to dispel ignorance.
The collectable highlights Ākāśagarbha with its sword that is used to cut through destructive emotions as the focal point on the reverse, featuring lotus and floral elements with title surrounding the Bodhisattva.
While the obverse features a “bagua/8 symbols” with a wheel of 12 zodiac animals in which the Ox(2021) and Tiger(2022) is protected by the bodhisattva. Finishing off in the middle with a round-shaped yin-yang symbol as the backdrop for the legal tender.
Coin Highlights:
Mint | Precious Metal Collectors |
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Country Of Issue | Republic Of Chad |
Year | 2020 |
Denomination | 10,000 Francs CFA |
Metal Type | Silver, Copper |
Weight (g) | 28.50, 155.533 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 120 |
Mintage | 199 |