MANJUSRI Eight Protectors 5 Oz Silver Coin 25000 Francs Chad 2021

The reverse of the coin features Manjusri with his flaming sword in hand, which he uses to cut and dispel the darkness of ignorance and false perceptions. He rides a lion atop a lotus leaf, symbolising his fearless nature because of his pure wisdom. The lotus flower blooming in his left hand is chosen to mark how he has attained complete realisation and enlightenment. It also signifies the total removal of all undesirable thoughts and worldly troubles. The 5 Oz Silver coin is struck in anew minting technique that combines 28.5 Oz of Cooper in between two layers of fine-Silver resulting in super Ultra-High Relief, while being topped off with Silver Antique Finishing. The technique allows the coin to have an incredible weight and feel in the hand together with 120mm diameter size. The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Chad and the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" – the issuing country, "25000 FRANCS CFA" – the face value and "2021" – the year of issue.