2015) "The Rabbit", Republic of Chad: "Celtic Animals Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the Series features a Celtic design of a Rabbit: A Commemorative 500 Francs CFA Silver Proof Coin issued by APMEX, on behalf of Chad: Year of Coin issue: 2021:
The Celtic Animals Series features 1 ounce Silver coins with an image of different animals, each with a Celtic artistic depiction. These coins have limited mintages, along with a changing design per release, adding to their collectability. The Rabbit is the sixth release of the series.
The Celtic belief:
The ancient Celts of the ancient world believed in the the forces of nature, saw the world as inhabited by many spirits, and saw the Divine manifesting in aspects of the natural world and animals as omens and emblems.
They believed that many spirits and divine beings inhabited the world around them, and that humans could establish a rapport with these beings.
The archaeological and the literary writings indicate that ritual practice in Celtic societies lacked a clear distinction between the sacred and profane; rituals, offerings, and correct behaviour maintained a balance between gods, spirits and humans and harnessed supernatural forces for the benefit of the community.
They perceived the presence of the supernatural as integral to, and interwoven with, the material world. Every mountain, river, spring, marsh, tree and rocky outcrop was inspirited.
The ancient Celts venerated the spirits who inhabited local mountains, forests and springs. Certain animals were seen as messengers of the spirits or gods.
In tribal territories, the ground and waters which received the dead were imbued with sanctity and revered by their living relatives.
Sanctuaries were sacred spaces separated from the ordinary world, often in natural locations such as springs, sacred groves, or lakes.
Animals as omens and emblems:
Among both the Continental and Insular Celts, the behaviour of certain animals and birds were observed for omens, and certain spirits were closely associated with particular animals.
Certain creatures were observed to have particular physical and mental qualities and characteristics, and distinctive patterns of behaviour.
An animal like a stag or horse could be admired for its beauty, speed, or virility. Dogs were seen to be keen-scented, good at hunting, guarding, and healing.
Snakes were seen to be emblematic of long (possibly eternal) life, being able to shed their skin and renew themselves.
Beavers were seen to be skillful workers in wood.
Thus admiration and acknowledgment for a beast's essential nature led easily to reverence of those qualities and abilities which humans did not possess at all or possessed only partially.
In Ireland & Scotland:
Celtic animal symbols are a familiar sight in Irish Art. The designs took on many forms and meaning. Animals were also used in Irish Coats of Arms of the wealthier families. Today, there are Irish coins with animal symbols.
For example, Deer, who shed antlers, suggest cycles of growth. In Ireland they are sacred to the goddess Flidais, while in Scotland they are guarded by the Cailleach.
The Commemorative Coin:
This is the second release in 2021 (and sixth overall) in the Coin Series titled "Celtic Animals" brought out by APMEXclusive®, minted on behalf of the Republic of Chad.
This Coin features a striking image of a Rabbit.
The design is made up of geometrical decorations over the rabbit, which is a Celtic form of art. Also included is the name of the coin and the series.
On the Obverse of the 500 CFA Franc Silver Coin is featured the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Chad - a shield that is supported by a goat on one side and a lion on the other. Below the shield is a medal and scroll with the national motto in French, "Unite, Travail, Progres", which translates as Unity, Work, Progress.
This is a Sovereign Coin backed by the Chad government.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Republic of Chad; Coin Series Theme: "Celtic Animals Coin Series"; This Coin Theme: "The Rabbit"; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 500 Francs CFA; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.107 grams; Diameter/Size: 39.0 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Minted By: APMEXclusive® (worldwide).
- APMEX individually seals each MintDirect® coin to ensure the authenticity and condition after the coins are removed directly from the mint boxes. Each coin is placed in a non-reactive plastic polymer authentication card to protect the coin’s finish.
The sealing process seals the coin within the authentication card, creating a tamper-evident package.
- Multiples of 20 come in heat sealed rolls. All other coins will be in protective plastic. Packaged in RF-welded plastic polymer case (2 1/2" x 3 1/4"), protecting the coin's finish, with included authentication card.
- Multiples of 10 are housed in a 10-Count APMEX® MintDirect® Singles storage box (5” x 2 5/8” x 3 1/2”).
- Multiples of 20 are housed in a 20-Count APMEX® MintDirect® Singles storage box (10” x 2 5/8” x 3 1/2”).
- APMEX® storage boxes hold MintDirect® or MintDirect® Premier TEP Singles and are stackable with other APMEX® Mini Monster Boxes and the APMEX® Monster Box.
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