2021 Four Auspicious Beasts – Black Tortoise 2oz Silver 11.5oz Copper Coin
A masterwork of ancient Chinese symbolism and modern minting innovation. The 2021 Four Auspicious Beasts – Black Tortoise coin celebrates one of mythology’s most revered creatures — the tortoise-snake amalgamation that governs the northern direction and embodies resilience, wisdom, and the water element. With a global mintage of just 500, this is a genuinely rare piece for serious collectors.
Coin Details
- Issuer: Republic of Chad
- Denomination: 10,000 Francs CFA
- Year: 2021
- Metal: 2oz 99.9% pure silver + 11.5oz copper (Bi-Metal)
- Diameter: 80mm
- Finish: Antiqued, super ultra-high relief
- Special Features: Gold gilded Chinese characters and series title
- Mintage: 500 worldwide
- Format: Bi-Metal Reverse
Why This Coin Matters
Struck in a pioneering Bi-Metal Reverse format, the combination of 2oz silver and 11.5oz copper creates a super ultra-high relief that brings extraordinary textural contrast to life — the rugged shell of the tortoise against the sleek skin of the snake. The antiqued finish adds vintage sophistication, while gold gilding over the Chinese characters amplifies the coin’s ceremonial presence. With only 500 struck globally, this is as much a cultural artefact as it is a collector’s trophy.
Presentation
Presented in premium collector packaging befitting its limited mintage status.