AKASAGARBHA - Eight Protectors 5 oz Silver Coin 20000 Francs Tchad 2020
 
Is the First release of the Eight Protectors series, also includ:
2020 - ĀKĀŚAGARBHA – XŪ KŌNG ZÁNG PÚ SÀ
2020 - GODDESS OF MERCY WITH ONE THOUSAND HANDS
2021 - MANJUSRI
2022 - SAMANTABHADRA
2023 - MAHASTHAMAPRAPTA
2023 - VAIROCANA
2024 - ACALA
 
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. Ākāśagarbha is also known for his generosity and meritorious acts and is one of the eight Buddhist deities that serve as the protectors of the twelve zodiac animals it is associated with along with the people born in that animal year. Among the eight, four guards the four cardinal directions while the other four guard the four semi-directions.
 
The 5 oz fine-silver coin is struck in a new minting technique called “Bi-Metal Max”, that combines 28.5 oz of copper as a base for the top layer of fine-silver, resulting in super ultra-high relief while being complemented with antiqued silver finishing. The technique allows the coin to have an incredible weight and feel in the hand together with its 120 mm diameter size.
 
The collectible 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, the Coat of Arms du Tchad.
 
Each piece comes with serial number engraving and is packaged and delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying its edition number and authenticity.