© JM Bullion
© JM Bullion
5000 Francs CFA Dragon Abacus; gold plated
2023 year| Gold plated silver (.999) | 31.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Chad |
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| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA 5000 XAF = USD 8.41 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Size | 35 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Other |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366511 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon surrounding an abacus.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Chinese dragon is a legendary mythical creature that is prominent in Chinese culture and Feng Shui, also known as Chinese geomancy. It represents power, strength, wisdom, and good fortune, and is thought to be the embodiment of the Chinese emperor. It is believed that having an article bearing the dragon on one’s body or in his home, it acts as a personal talisman to ward off evil and bad luck.The abacus was used for centuries in East Asia to calculate large sums and numbers and to work on mathematical discoveries. When married together with the Dragon, which stands for wisdom and serenity, this piece delivers the paired concepts of intelligence and peace. Intelligence in Chinese culture is different than the Western conception of the same ideal. Intelligence in Eastern cultures is based on wisdom and understanding of the nature of the universe combined with patience. In this beautiful piece, the intelligence that is represented by the abacus is balanced by the innate wisdom and peace that is symbolized by the dragon. Intelligence in the East is practical and never greedy, and this work of art shows this balance perfectly.
