SAMANTABHADRA Eight Protectors 5 Oz Silver Coin 25000 Francs Chad 2022

The reverse of the coin features Samantabhadra in the sacred Mount Emei. He is seated on a six-tusk white elephant with his foot is resting on a divine lotus pedestal, signifying serenity and benevolence. Samantabhadra is holding a lotus flower in his right hand and a Ruyi Scepter on his left hand. It symbolizes blessings in wealth and empowers those born in the Year of the Dragon and Snake with smooth sailing careers and financial breakthroughs. The white elephant symbolizes purity and its six tusks represent the six senses of Buddhism (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind) to help believers overcome all obstacles and keep one focused on one's ambitions. On the obverse of the coin, the eight protectors and guardians of the Chinese zodiacs. At the center, the twelve zodiacs animals, forming a lotus flower in full bloom and the yin-yang symbol with the Coat of Arms of Chad and the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" – the issuing country, "2022" – the year of issue and "25000 FRANCS CFA" – the face value.