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Acala THE EIGHT PROTECTORS SERIES 2024 120 MM 5 OZ PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF COIN WITH 28.5 OZ OF PURE COPPER CORE – Republique du Tchad
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Acala THE EIGHT PROTECTORS SERIES 2024 120 MM 5 OZ PURE SILVER HIGH RELIEF COIN WITH 28.5 OZ OF PURE COPPER CORE – Republique du Tchad
It is a fundamental belief in Buddhism that every person is born under the blessing and protection of a certain Bodhisattva or Buddha. The Eight Protectors are each associated with a specific Zodiac animal and bless all who are born in the year of that particular Zodiac. They are also perceived as guardians of the cardinal and semi-cardinal directions. This connection between the twelve zodiac signs and the Eight Protectors is thought to be in alignment to Taoist influence and Chinese cosmology, whereby pious worshipping of the Protectors is believed to bless one with a peaceful life by elimination of calamities. Acala, a powerful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism is known as “the immovable one” in Sanskrit, a name that emphasizes his steadfastness and unyielding resolve in protecting Dharma and practitioners. As one of the Eight Protectors, Acala plays a vital role in safeguarding the spiritual path and helping devotees surmount obstacles on their journey enlightenment. Acala’s wrathful appearance, complete with a fierce expression and flames surrounding him, symbolizes the intensity of his commitment to dispelling ignorance and conquering negative forces. He wields a sword to cut through delusion and holds a rope to bind and subdue harmful influences. The buddha also symbolizes blessings in wealth and empowers those born in the year of Rooster with success, health and wealth. On the obverse, the eight protectors and guardians of the Chinese zodiacs sit in heart-shaped Bodhi leaves surrounding the twelve zodiacs animals they protect, forming a lotus flower in full bloom.
Specifications:
Country :Chad
Year :2024
Face Value : 25000 Francs CFA
Metal : Silver
Fineness (purity) :999 Ag
Weight :5 oz
Diameter : 120 mm
Quality : Antique Finishing. Octagon, High Relief
Mintage : 199
