Shiva - 3 oz .999 Gold Glided Silver Coin - 3000 Francs CFA Cameroon 2025
 
* Also available in Antiqued Finish
 
In this intricate design, the **snake** is far more than a decorative element; it is a profound symbol rooted deeply in **Shiva's** mythology and spiritual significance. In Hinduism, the snake—often depicted coiling around Shiva's neck—is called **Naga** or **Vasuki**, and it represents several layers of meaning that are essential to understanding Shiva’s role in the cosmos.
 
First and foremost, the **snake** symbolizes Shiva's dominion over **time** and **death**. Just as a snake sheds its skin, the serpent represents the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. By wearing the snake, Shiva shows that he transcends death, and that he controls the endless cycle of **Samsara**, the wheel of life and reincarnation. The snake coiling around his neck is a constant reminder that he is not bound by time or decay, standing as the eternal and unchanging force amidst the impermanence of the universe.
 
Secondly, the snake represents **Kundalini**, the dormant spiritual energy that lies coiled within every individual. In this context, the snake around Shiva's body reflects the awakening of that energy, symbolizing the path to **enlightenment** and **spiritual liberation**. Just as Shiva is the master of cosmic forces, he is also the awakener of the divine potential within each soul, helping to unlock higher consciousness and deeper truths.
 
In this remarkable **Shiva** coin design, the serpent wraps gracefully around Shiva's powerful form, emphasizing his control over both the physical and spiritual realms. The detailing of the snake highlights the intricate balance between destruction and renewal, chaos and order, just as Shiva maintains the cosmic cycle. The snake’s presence in the design serves as a bridge between the material and the spiritual, between the seen andthe unseen.
 
This sacred symbolism elevates the **Shiva** coin from a mere collector’s item to a spiritual artifact, encapsulating Shiva’s role as the destroyer of ignorance and the liberator of the soul. It invites the bearer to contemplate the deeper mysteries of existence and their own journey toward enlightenment.
 
As the first coin in a limited mintage series of just **131 pieces**, Shiva’s design—complete with the iconic **serpent**—will be followed by equally captivating coins featuring **Vishnu** and **Brahma**, completing the cosmic triad of creation, preservation, and destruction. This exclusive series, available in **gold gilded** and **antique** finishes, offers collectors a chance to hold not only a piece of art but also a symbol of timeless spiritual wisdom.