"Asia - Strength of the Tiger" | silver coin

His red sparkling eyes, made of crystals from Swarovski®, shine with vitality. The king of beasts, as he is called in Asia, has no natural enemies, but many admirers. Since time immemorial, the people of Asia have admired its striking beauty.

The king of the jungle

Since time immemorial, the king of beasts has lived in Asia. The cultural history of this continent is densely populated by tigers. All strength and power is attributed to them. In China, the big cat was and is considered a symbol of strength and bravery. It also plays a weighty role in Hinduism: the many-armed goddess Durga is often depicted riding a tiger.

As a power animal, the tiger is considered a peaceful creature, but also one that knows how to fight when it counts. The Chinese "Year of the Tiger" began on February 1, 2022.

The coin images

The side of the coin depicts a tiger in motion in the center. Next to him, a bamboo grove is indicated. The motif is surrounded by an ornament that is reminiscent of mandalas, diagrams that had a magical significance in the cult practice of Hinduism and Buddhism.

The other side shows picture-filling the mighty head of a tiger, whose face seems to be decorated by dot-shaped jewelry scars. Powerfully shine his crystal eyes from Swarovski®. By the way, the color red stands for strength and energy.